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February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that Blacks/African Americans account for a higher proportion of new HIV diagnoses and people with HIV, compared to other races/ethnicities.
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) is observed annually on February 7 to increase awareness, show support for people with HIV, and to highlight the work being done to reduce HIV in Black or African American communities in the United States. To learn more, visit the HIVinfo National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day webpage.
Share these messages on social media:
Facebook: February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to help stop HIV stigma and increase HIV prevention, testing, and treatment in Black communities. https://bit.ly/34PfvmI #NBHAAD #StopHIVTogether
Twitter: February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to help stop HIV stigma and increase #HIV prevention, testing, and treatment in Black communities. http://bit.ly/3hmZBVH #NBHAAD #StopHIVTogether
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Vaccinations Recommended for Persons with HIV
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the exact timing and duration of flu season varies year to year, but influenza activity typically peaks between December and February in the northern hemisphere. It is recommended that individuals with HIV receive several vaccines, including the injectable influenza vaccine (not the live attenuated nasal vaccine).
People with HIV work with their health care providers to determine which vaccines they should receive and when they should receive them. To learn more about recommended vaccines, read HIVinfo’s factsheet on HIV and immunizations.
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