Sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS, can be prevented!

Learn the facts so that you can protect yourself and others from getting infected. Condoms are not 100% safe, but if used properly, will reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS. If you have unprotected sex now, you can contract sexually transmitted diseases. Later, if you decide to have children, you might pass the disease on to them.

If you would like more information about condoms and how to prevent sexually transmitted diseases, talk with your doctor or call:

The National AIDS Hotline. It's open 24 hours a day. Trained operators will answer your questions and can send you more information.

• For AIDS information in English, 1-800-342-AIDS
• For AIDS information in Spanish, 1-800-344-SIDA
• Deaf Access, 1-800-AIDS-TTY

The National STD Hotline, 1-800-277-8922

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