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HIV

HIV is a disease that attacks a person's immune system and can cause serious illness, but can be controlled with medications and proper care. Here you can find information about HIV, including prevention and treatment.

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) weakens a person’s immune system by destroying important cells that fight disease and infection. There is no cure for HIV, but with proper medical care, HIV can be controlled. There are effective strategies to keep from getting or transmitting HIV.

What you need to know

Information for the public 
Information for healthcare and public health professionals  
Treatment guidelines and clinical advisories 
HIV/AIDS Epidemiologic Profiles 
Educational materials and other resources 

Additional Resources

Massachusetts Health Promotion Clearinghouse HIV/AIDS materials
HIV/AIDS Services and Resource Guide (PDF 435.79 KB)
HIV/AIDS Services and Resource Guide (DOCX 139.41 KB)
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