How Do I Start?
When you first learn that you are HIV-positive, you need to learn more about HIV, monitor your immune system, and decide how you want to deal with HIV.
Choosing an HIV Care Provider
It is important to find an HIV care provider who works with HIV/AIDS patients and stays up to date. Your relationship with your care provider will be better if you are comfortable with each other and your manner of dealing with health issues.
Medical Appointments
Tips on how to get the most from your health care office visits.
Telling Others You are HIV Positive
It can be difficult to know who to tell that you are HIV-positive, and when to tell them. There are some general guidelines, and some special situations.
Participating in a Clinical Trial
You can participate in scientific studies (clinical trials) of new drugs. There are benefits and risks to consider. Laws protect participants, and they can drop out of a clinical trial at any time.
How to Spot HIV/AIDS Fraud
There is no cure for HIV. Some treatments have not been tested and might be harmful. If it sounds too good to be true, it might be a fraud. Check out any product or treatment carefully; look for warning signs of fraud.
Vaccinations and HIV
A discussion of the risks and benefits of various vaccinations for people with HIV.
AIDS Factsheet 
