Understanding HIV

It’s important that you understand HIV so you can keep yourself well and can also explain it to others.

This area provides simple information about HIV and links to where you can find out more.

We’ve written it in a way that a child can understand so you may use it for helping to explain HIV to your child.

• HIV and AIDS
• Passing on HIV
• How do I explain how I got HIV?
• How do I explain how my child got HIV?
• Medication
• Watch what HIV does in your body