AIDS - Facts
(c)Marguerite Tompson 2004 - 2005
Here are some horrifying facts about AIDS.
>Un-protected oral sex has been fueling the recent rise in sexually transmitted diseases, especially HIV, among teenagers. A new study shows most sexually active teenagers have never used protection, such as a condom, during oral sex.
>Reaserchers say nearly 3 millions American Teenagers alone will become infected wiht an STD such as HIV/AIDS each year. Although there is a lower risk of becoming infected with an STD through oral sex rather then actual intercourse it is still possible to become infected with more than 1 STD through oral sex. Most teenagers use a condom during actual intercourse, then most do during oral sex.
>You can also contract HIV/AIDS from a workplace accident. Many people have contracted the virus from being pircked with an infected needle (doctors, nurses). Universities, clinics, and hospitals have a special way of dealing with this. Go here http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/ohe/library/Sexhealth/hiv/workplace.htm fort more information on Workplace accidents related to HIV/AIDS.