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City Health Information: HIV Prevention and Care

September 2010

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene City Health Information: HIV Prevention and Care

In this issue:

  • Offer HIV testing as a routine part of medical care to all patients aged 13 to 64 years.
  • For patients who test positive:
    • Provide medical care and support. For patients on antiretrovirals, stress the importance of medication adherence. If you do not have experience treating patients with HIV, refer to an HIV specialist.
    • Counsel on consistent condom use and reducing number of partners to prevent the transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.
    • Explain and emphasize the importance of partner notification.
    • Screen for and treat other sexually transmitted infections and immunize against key vaccine-preventable illnesses.
    • Routinely assess risky behavior, screen for alcohol use, drug use, and mental health status; refer when appropriate.

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For more information, please visit the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s website at: http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/chi/chi.shtml