No. You do not get HIV from an HIV-infected person by working together; playing sports; shaking hands; hugging; closed-mouth kissing; sharing drinking glasses, eating utensils or towels; using the same wash water, drinking fountain or toilet; swimming in the same pool; or coming into contact with the person’s sneezes, coughs, tears, or sweat.
You also don’t get HIV from bug bites or by donating blood.

HIV affects each person differently. Many people with HIV can look and feel healthy for years, so you cannot rely on symptoms to know if you (or others) are infected.
The only way to know if you are infected is to be tested.

Coming Soon: Link to website containing information on free, anonymous testing.

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