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#ItsASin is incredible. The injustice an entire generation of our Queer family had to endure should never be forgotten and we all stand on their shoulders. So much has changed and so much progress has been made thanks to their campaigning. #HIVhasChanged (1/n)
Research has shown that with the right treatment and care, people with HIV can live a normal lifespan. (2/n) https://www.aidsmap.com/about-hiv/life-expectancy-people-living-hiv
PARTNER and PARTNER2 studies shown conclusively that people on antiretroviral treatment who’s viral laid is suppressed to the point its undetectable in the blood CANNOT pass the virus into their sexual partners. Undetectable = Untransmissible (U=U) (3/n) https://i-base.info/partner-study/
HIV Testing is EASY! You can go to your local sexual health clinic, GP, or even do home testing! #knowyourstatus (4/n) https://www.tht.org.uk/hiv-and-sexual-health/testing-hiv
You can now take 1 Pill a day to prevent yourself from getting HIV. PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) prevents transmission of HIV! (5/n) https://www.iwantprepnow.co.uk/about/
People living with HIV have the prospect of remaining virally suppressed with only 1 injection a month! (6/n) https://www.gsk.com/en-gb/media/press-releases/viiv-healthcare-announces-fda-approval-of-cabenuva-cabotegravir-rilpivirine-the-first-and-only-complete-long-acting-regimen-for-hiv-treatment/
Soon, this drug may be used for PrEP meaning that instead of 1 pill a day, injectable PrEP may be available to prevent HIV transmission with 1 injection a month! (7/n) https://www.aidsmap.com/news/jul-2020/injectable-prep-offers-superior-efficacy-oral-prep-clinical-trial
And looking to the future, based on the mRNA technology used to develop the COVID-19 vaccine, maybe just maybe we’ll have a vaccine for HIV! (8/n) https://www.aidsmap.com/news/jul-2020/novel-vaccine-induces-cells-make-particles-look-hiv-shows-promising-efficacy-monkey
39m have died during the AIDS pandemic but theres a realistic possibility of ending the pandemic by 2030. Cities all over the world are signing up to the 90:90:90 target; 90% know their status, 90% of those on treatment and 90% of those undetectable! (9/n) https://www.unaids.org/en/resources/909090
HIV transmission from mother to baby can be prevented! (10/n) https://www.avert.org/professionals/hiv-programming/prevention/prevention-mother-child
HIV has changed. People live healthy and long lives thanks to research and campaigning for better access to healthcare. Good people to follow: @aidsmap @THTorguk @SavingLivesUK @TeamPrepster @Matthew_Hodson @theaidsmemorial @UNAIDS @BritishHIVAssoc @actupny
