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2. Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012

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   The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012, also known as the Reproductive Health Law or RH Law, and officially designated as Republic Act No. 10354, is a Philippine law that provides universal access to methods of contraception, fertility control, sexual education, and maternal care. While there is agreement about its ...

3. HIV/AIDS in the Philippines - Wikipedia

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   The Philippines is a low-HIV-prevalence country, with 0.1 percent of the adult population estimated to be HIV-positive, but the rate of increase in infections is one of the highest. [7] As of August 2019, the Department of Health (DOH) AIDS Registry in the Philippines reported 69,629 cumulative cases since 1984. [8]

4. HIV Testing: Types, Procedure, How Often, What to ... - WebMD

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   There are two basic ways to get HIV test results: Laboratory tests. For these tests, a technician takes a sample of your blood and tests it. You’ll get results within a few days. Rapid tests ...

5. CD4 vs. Viral Load: What’s in a Number? - Healthline

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   CD4 count. Meaning. 500–1,600 cells/mm3. Most people without HIV have this level. 250–500 cells/mm3. The immune system is compromised, and one reason could be HIV. Under 200 cells/mm3. A ...

6. Accidental Needle Stick: Chance of Infection, First Aid ...

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   With HIV, treatment works best when you get it within the first 72 hours. 1. ... The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends leaving needle caps off after use, so you spend less ...

7. HIV Disclosure: What Does the Law Say? - WebMD

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   Only Arkansas requires disclosure of HIV to dentists. It’s against the law for any health care provider to deny you care simply because you have HIV. They may ask you about your sexual practices ...

8. Tests for HIV: ELISA, Western Blot, and Others - Healthline

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   To test for HIV, a series of blood screenings may be done, including one called the ELISA test. In case of a positive result, the ELISA test is typically followed by an HIV differentiation assay ...

9. HIV and AIDS: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and More - Healthline

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   HIV damages the immune system. Without treatment, AIDS can develop. Learn all about HIV and AIDS, including symptoms, treatments, and life expectancy.