Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced new HIV guidelines recommending routine HIV testing for all patients (ages 13-64) in health care settings. In plain speak, just as you're tested for cholesterol and high blood pressure at your annual physical, the HIV test would be included. This is revolutionary because one of the most startling statistics around HIV and AIDS is that a quarter of a million people in the U.S. are currently infected and don't know it.
A. its good.
B. don't agree
C.want to explain how you feel
D. none of the above
This is a poll. Thank you .
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2006-10-02 17:36:52 · 26 answers · asked by Thebronx 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I think it could be a good idea,but it discriminates against people that have HIV and can make them an outsider.
2006-10-02 17:39:33 · answer #1 · answered by Celebrity girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-23 05:25:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it's just a recommendation, so you can still obviously refuse it. I however think it is a good idea, except for someone like me who has been with the guy for almost five years and haven't gotten any new tattoos or blood transfusions since the last time I had ever been tested... I think people must just be scared? But you know if you are pregnant you will automatically be tested I think....
2006-10-02 17:46:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok - so because less than 0.1% of the population may have a condition that they don't know about, the REST of us need to get tested?
And those 250,000 - I'm guessing they are "high risk" people - drug abusers, homosexuals, and people who engage in high-risk sexual practices.
It sounds like a huge windfall to the makers of HIV tests. I bet they lobbied hard for THIS recommendation!
Look, if you want to avoid AIDS it's simple - don't sleep around, don't shoot up drugs. If you do, then you should get tested.
If you end up needing a blood transfusion, then I recommend you get tested regularly as well because mistakes happen.
They are asking us ALL to take the test because of the stigma that goes with even THINKING you need a test. Excuse me for believing that certain behaviors SHOULD be shameful.
2006-10-02 17:42:29 · answer #4 · answered by jbtascam 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it's a good idea.
My ex-daughter-in-law was just diagnosed with Aids.
her and my son divorced 11 years ago,she is now into her third marriage-- separated from him and living with another guy.
I don't understand how she could be stupid enough to have unprotected sex. Evidently, she acquired Aids since the birth of her twins--six years ago.
I did not like the girl but I would not wish Aids on anyone.
I don't understand how people can be so stupid !!!!!
2006-10-02 17:58:12 · answer #5 · answered by Moma 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A: I think it is a good idea. It is an inexpensive test when done alone, and if you add it to the other tests, it would be even cheaper.
2006-10-02 18:50:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a
alot of young kids are out there having sex and not taking precautions to protect themselves. WE have to stop the spread of this, on this is the best way because other wise who know
2006-10-02 17:38:24 · answer #7 · answered by wilowdreams 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A because people should know whats going on with there body!
2006-10-02 17:40:04 · answer #8 · answered by Reaper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A
I think that they should check for aids and cancer at every wellness visit. This would help everyone.
2006-10-02 18:14:32 · answer #9 · answered by Doug favors universal insurance! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my doctor always gives me a funny look wheni ask for an aids test, i dont beleive she beblives i have sex. i get one every june, if i had sex the previous year. which im happy to say i have, but not enough, bu ti like bareback, im not going to lie.
2006-10-02 17:43:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋