During the 80s - early 00s, the conversation on HIV was loud & very present. In the medical arena, in the social scene, on media, etc... In the last decade or so, they've redefined HIV as manageable & the discussions dwindled. Articles like this piece, point out how knowledge of HIV has dropped. It peaked in GenX & dropped drastically by GenZ. That brought a lack of comfort with being near someone HIV+. It also strengthened the stigma machine.
Is HIV manageable? Yes, but only with awareness, education, knowledge, testing, treatment & outreach. Without those & a lot of funds, the virus will surge again & possibly become more dangerous than before.
It's the media & health officials' responsibility to keep this information active. But, it's also on you to educate & protect yourself. There are meds for HIV, but it is still here & can lead to death if not treated.
Educate yourself, take care.
Cya...
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