HIV Prevention and Care

City Health Information	January 13, 2010
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. Learn more City Health Information is a publication produced by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as a primary means of communicating public health information to the City's medical care community.