Statement by HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson Regarding National HIV Testing Day
This Thursday, June 27, is National HIV Testing Day. It is a great time to
use the best weapon we have in combating HIV/AIDS -- knowledge. So on this,
the 8th Annual National HIV Testing Day, I want to take this opportunity to
broaden the meaning of "HIV Testing Day."
First, and most importantly, this is a day when many Americans decide to be
tested for the virus that causes HIV/AIDS. Knowing your HIV status is a key
element in protecting yourself and others.
But a broader meaning of "HIV Testing Day" is for all of us to use this day
to test our knowledge about HIV/AIDS, in particular how we can avoid the
risk of infection. I encourage every American on this National HIV Testing
Day to be an "army of one" and get the knowledge you need to protect
yourself and your loved ones.
HHS and this administration will continue the fight against this terrible
HIV/AIDS epidemic that is ravaging the lives of millions of people in
America and around the world. But we can't do it alone. Let's make this
June 27 a day when every American uses the ultimate weapon in the battle
against HIV/AIDS -- knowledge.
If you want more information, please contact the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC) at http://www.cdc.gov, or your local health department.
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