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“Stigma is like the air. You don’t see it, but you feel it.”

Published Date:

October 13, 2017

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Let's stop HIV together ; National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day ; Act Against AIDS ;

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English

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“Stigma is like the air. You don’t see it, but you feel it.”

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National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (U.S.)

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HIV stigma hurts the well-being and mental health of people living with HIV, and even prevents some from getting medical treatment. When we support people living with HIV, we make it easier for them to live healthy lives. Learn how at cdc.gov/together

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United States

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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection

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