We're now Burnett Foundation Aotearoa
Ending HIV & New Zealand AIDS Foundation have changed our name to Burnett Foundation Aotearoa, after one of our founders - Bruce Burnett. Find out more
Joint Letter to Government - Urgent Call to Action on Monkeypox
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared Monkeypox (MPX) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. MPX cases internationally have intensified into a crisis, particularly in Europe, with numbers rapidly increasing and overwhelming health systems.
Burnett Foundation Aotearoa, The New Zealand Sexual Health Society Inc. and more are calling for urgent Government action to prevent MPX endemicity in Aotearoa New Zealand. We still have a window of opportunity to act now and avoid the serious public health consequences of a large-scale MPX outbreak.
Listen to Part Two: Who was Bruce Burnett?
Our Forgotten Epidemic is a six-part series about parts of Aotearoa New Zealand's response to HIV and AIDS, and some of the many brave individuals who changed the course of history.
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Can I acquire HIV from sharing a drinking glass with someone living with HIV?That's right, HIV can only be transmitted via unprotected sexual intercourse, sharing needles, breastfeeding and/or direct blood to blood contact with someone living with HIV.Nope, HIV can only be transmitted via unprotected sexual intercourse, sharing needles, breastfeeding and/or direct blood to blood contact with someone living with HIV.no
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Can I acquire HIV from hugging someone living with HIV?That's right, HIV is not transmitted via skin contact.Nope, HIV is not transmitted via skin contact.no
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Can I acquire HIV from eating food prepared by someone living with HIV?Correct! No, HIV is not transmitted through saliva and, even if the food contained small amounts of HIV-infected blood or semen, exposure to the air would destroy the virus.No, HIV is not transmitted through saliva and, even if the food contained small amounts of HIV-infected blood or semen, exposure to the air would destroy the virus.no
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Can pregnant people living with HIV give birth without passing on HIV to their baby?That's right, if a pregnant person living with HIV is on effective medication, it is very likely they’ll be able to give birth to an HIV-negative child.Nope, thanks to modern medicine pregnant people living with HIV who are on effective treatment can often give birth without transmitting HIV to their baby.yes
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Can I acquire HIV from having sex with someone living with HIV who has an undetectable viral load?That's right, having an undetectable viral load means that HIV cannot be transmitted sexually - even without condomsNope, having an undetectable viral load means that HIV cannot be transmitted sexually - even without condomsno
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Can I acquire HIV from kissing someone living with HIV?That's right, HIV is not transmitted through saliva and it can only be transmitted via unprotected sexual intercourse, sharing needles, breastfeeding and/or direct blood to blood contact with an HIV positive person.Nope, HIV is not transmitted through saliva and it can only be transmitted via unprotected sexual intercourse, sharing needles, breastfeeding and/or direct blood to blood contact with an HIV positive person.no
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Can I acquire HIV sharing a swimming pool with someone living with HIV?That's right, HIV can only be transmitted via unprotected sexual intercourse, sharing needles, breastfeeding and/or direct blood to blood contact with someone living with HIV.Nope, HIV can only be transmitted via unprotected sexual intercourse, sharing needles, breastfeeding and/or direct blood to blood contact with someone living with HIV.no
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Can I acquire HIV from someone living with HIV sneezing near me?That's right, HIV can only be transmitted via unprotected sexual intercourse, sharing needles, breastfeeding and/or direct blood to blood contact with someone living with HIV.Nope, HIV can only be transmitted via unprotected sexual intercourse, sharing needles, breastfeeding and/or direct blood to blood contact with someone living with HIV.no
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Can I acquire HIV from getting semen or vaginal fluids on my skin?That's right, HIV is not transmitted through the skin and HIV starts to die very quickly after being exposed to the open air.Nope, HIV is not transmitted through the skin - also HIV starts to die very quickly after being exposed to the open air.no
That's right, HIV can only be transmitted via unprotected sexual intercourse, sharing needles, breastfeeding and/or direct blood to blood contact with someone living with HIV.
FACTS & MYTHS
Can I acquire HIV from sharing a drinking glass with someone living with HIV?
Nope, HIV can only be transmitted via unprotected sexual intercourse, sharing needles, breastfeeding and/or direct blood to blood contact with someone living with HIV.
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