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Your health is part of your glow-up. Get clear, confident info about HIV, HPV, and Hep C, right here in Delaware County. Get real facts, practical tools, and access to local care, without fear, stigma, or judgment. Whether you're starting PrEP, learning about HPV, or looking for a place to get tested, this space is for you.
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Lets Break it Down
HIV
A manageable condition that becomes untransmittable (U=U), empowering individuals to lead healthy and fulfilling sex lives.
HPV
A common virus that often clears on its own and one you can help prevent with a safe, effective vaccine.
Hep C
A manageable and often curable condition where testing and treatment empower individuals to enjoy healthy and satisfying sex lives.
Knowledge is Power
Sexual health doesn’t have to be confusing. With the right info and support, you can make choices that keep you safe and confident.
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HIV doesn’t have to be scary.
Learn About HIVHIV is primarily transmitted through specific bodily fluids: blood, semen, pre-seminal fluid, vaginal fluid, rectal fluid, and breast milk.
Condomless anal or vaginal sex and injection drug use are the most common ways HIV is transmitted.
HIV testing can be done through various methods, including rapid tests (oral swab or finger prick) and lab-based blood tests.
HPV is common, often clears naturally.
Learn About HPV- HPV is a group of viruses with over 200 different types.
- Some types can cause genital warts, while others are linked to various cancers.
- It's very common, with millions of people infected in the US alone.
- HPV is primarily spread through skin-to-skin contact, usually during sexual activity.
- It can also spread through other forms of contact, such as mother-to-infant during birth.
Hep C often has no symptoms but can cause serious damage.
Learn About Hep C- Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV).
- It can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term).
- Chronic infection can lead to serious liver problems like cirrhosis (scarring) and liver cancer.
- Blood-to-blood contact: The most common way to contract HCV is through sharing needles, syringes, or other equipment used to prepare and inject drugs.
- Healthcare exposures: Although uncommon, HCV can spread through improper sterilization of medical equipment or accidental needle sticks.
- Unregulated tattoos or body piercings: Infection can occur if the equipment used isn't sterile.
- Birth: A mother with HCV can pass it to her baby during childbirth.
- Sexual contact: While less common, HCV can be transmitted through sexual contact, particularly among men who have sex with men.
- Sharing personal items: Sharing items like razors, toothbrushes, or nail clippers that may have come into contact with infected blood can also transmit the virus.
- Many people with HCV don't experience symptoms, especially in the early stages.
- When symptoms do occur, they can include fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes).
The facts matter
Understanding HIV, Hep C, and HPV is the first step to breaking stigma and protecting your health.
1 in 8
People living with HIV in the U.S. don’t know their status.
85%
Of people with Hep C can be cured with current treatments.
14 million
New HPV infections happen each year in the U.S.
Sources: CDC HIV Surveillance, CDC Hepatitis C, and CDC HPV data (figures may be updated over time).
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