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HIV can be passed from mother to child anytime during pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. This is called perinatal transmission.

For more information Call 1-800-CDC-INFO(232-4636) Visit www.cdc.gov/hiv

Talk to your health care provider if you think PrEP is right for you. PrEP can be prescribed by any health care provider who is licensed to write prescriptions. If you don’t have a health care provider, you can use the locator below to find a PrEP provider near you.

The following organizations provide HIV testing in Alabama. Free testing and services are often available. Contact the organizations for more information.
https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/hiv/testing.html

Having HIV can be a source of major stress. HIV may challenge your sense of well-being or complicate existing mental health conditions. Good mental health will help you live your life to the fullest and is essential to successfully treating HIV. For information regarding HIV treatment and other resources, please visit https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/hiv/ryan-white.html.
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