Frequently Asked Questions

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Please be aware that the information below is general in nature. If you have specific questions or concerns, you can call AIDS Thunder Bay at 807-345-1516.

1. What is HIV and AIDS?    HIV/AIDS in Thunder Bay
2. Where did HIV come from?
3. Is there a connection between HIV and AIDS?
4. Who can get HIV?
5. How do you get HIV?(or not get HIV?)
6. Are there risks of getting HIV if I drink or use drugs?
7. How do I know if tattooing or piercing will be safe?
       View our local Safety In Body Art brochure.
8. Does HIV get passed on to the baby during pregnancy?
9. What should I tell my kids about HIV and AIDS?
10. Is it safe for me to be around someone who has HIV?
11. How can I have sex more safely?
12. How risky is oral sex?
13. How risky is barebacking?
14. How risky is anal sex?
15. How do I talk about using condoms?
16. Is there an alternative to latex condoms?
17. What is a female condom?
18. Is there a cure for HIV/AIDS?
19. Is there a vaccine for HIV/AIDS?
20. Is there a "morning after" pill that prevents HIV infection?
21. What are microbicides?
22. Should I get tested for HIV?
23. How do I get tested for HIV?    Testing in Thunder Bay
24. If I'm a straight man, can I get HIV?
25. If I'm a straight woman, can I get HIV?
26. Are women who have sex with women (WSW) at risk for getting HIV?
27. I am over 50. Does HIV affect me?
28. Can I travel to other countries if I am HIV positive?
29. Is there a connection between HIV and hepatitis C?
30. Is there a connection between TB and HIV/AIDS?

The questions and answers above (except for local information) are provided by the Canadian HIV/AIDS Information Centre.

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