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Health Education Authority
Health Education Authority
"Testimonials"
early 1990s
Health Education Authority
Health Education Authority
post-1988
Health Education Authority
Health Education Authority
post-1988
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Health Education Authority
Health Education Authority
post-1988
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If this woman had the virus that leads to AIDS, in a few years she could look like the person over the page.
Worrying isn't it.The virus that leads to AIDS is known as the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Or HIV. A person can be infected with HIV for several years before it shows any signs or symptoms. During this time, however, it can be passed on, through sexual intercourse, to more and more people. There are already thousands of people in this country who are unaware that they have the virus. Obviously the more people you sleep with the more chance you have of becoming infected.But having fewer partners is only half the answer. Safer sex also means using a condom, or even having sex that avoids penetration. HIV may be impossible to recognise, but fortunately it is possible to avoid.AIDS: You're as safe as you want to be.
Health Education Authority
Health Education Authority
post-1988
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Before you sleep with someone, look out for the signs of HIV (the virus that leads to AIDS).Perfect eyesight – Clear skin – Normal weight – Healthy appetiteA person can have HIV, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, for years before any signs appear. During this time they may look and feel perfectly healthy. But, through sexual intercourse, the virus can be passed on to others. There are already many thousands of people in this country who are unaware that they have HIV. Obviously, the more people you sleep with, the more chance you have of becoming infected.But having fewer sexual partners is only one way to reduce the risk. Safer sex also means using a condom, or alternatively, having sex that avoids penetration.HIV is now a faxct of life. And while infection may be impossible to recognise, fortunately it is possible to avoid.AIDS: You're as safe as you want to be.
Health Education Authority
Health Education Authority
1988
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"I thought it had gone away."That's her excuse. What will yours be?Anyone who thinks AIDS is a thing of the past could be in for a nasty shock.AIDS is no longer confined to gays and injecting drug users. Infection with HIV (the virus that can lead to AIDS) among heterosexuals is now growing.To add to the danger, you can't tell who has the virus by looking. An infected person might not show any symptoms at all.Such a person could pass the virus on to you through sex without either of you knowing. So it's best to take no chances.If you're not 100% sure about your partner use a condom (or insist your partner wears one). And remember, the more people you have sex with, the greater the risk.AIDS is fatal. There's no cure or vaccine. And it isn't going away.If you're worried about AIDS, phone the National AIDS Helpline on 0800 567 123, free of charge.AIDS. You know the risks. The decision is yours.
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"I thought only gays and drug users could catch it."That's his excuse. What will yours be?If you think AIDS is something that can't affect you, think again.Infection with HIV (the virus that can lead to AIDS) among heterosexuals is increasing.So the chances of you catching the virus are now higher.What's worse, people may not even know they've got it. They might look and feel normal for years and during this time they could pass the virus on to you through sex, without either of you knowing.So protect yourself. Use a condom (or insist your partner wears one) if you're not 100% sure. And remember the more partners you have, the greater the risk.AIDS is fatal. There's no cure or vaccine. And anyone can get it. Even you.If you're worried about AIDS, phone the National AIDS Helpline on 0800 567 123, free of charge.AIDS. You know the risks. The decision is yours.
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"I didn't want to look stupid putting a condom on."That's his excuse. What will yours be?Don't feel stupid about putting a condom on, it could save your life.Infection with HIV (the virus that can lead to AIDS) is growing. So the chances of you getting it are now higher.What's worse, people don't always know they've got it.If you sleep with an infected person, they could pass the virus on to you without either of you knowing.AIDS is fatal and incurable, but you can reduce your chances of getting it.The more people you sleep with, the greater the risk. And if you're not completely sure about somebody, use a condom. You'd be stupid not to.If you're worried about AIDS, phone the National AIDS Helpline on 0800 567 123, free of charge.AIDS. You know the risks. The decision is yours.
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"I didn't want to carry condoms because I'd look easy."That's her excuse. What will yours be?If someone thinks you're eeasy because you carry condoms, they're wrong. A condom can save your life.Infection with HIV (the virus that can lead to AIDS) among heterosexuals is increasing.And to make matters worse, most people don't even know they've got it.The symptoms might not show for years but during this time they could pass the virus on to you through sex.AIDS is fatal with no cure or vaccine. To help keep yourself safe, remember that the more partners you have, the greater the risk. And if you're not 100% sure about your partner, insist he wears (sic!) a condom.If he hasn't got one, don't be ashamed about giving him one of yours. There's nothing shameful about taking precautions that could save your life.If you're worried about AIDS, phone the National AIDS Helplne on 0800 567 123, free of charge.AIDS. You know the risks. The decision is yours.
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This ad isn't meant to spoil your sex life. It's meant to make it last longer.Like most people, you probably enjoy sex.If you want to continue enjoying it, there's a few facts you need to remember.There's a growing number of heterosexuals who are becoming infected with HIV, the virus that can lead to AIDS.AIDS is fatal with no cure or vaccine.What's worse, people can have the virus for years before they look or feel ill. So it's possible for an infected person to pass the virus on to someone else through sex without either of them knowing.And then it's too late. So be more careful now.Always use a condom for protection unless you're 100% sure about your partner.And bear in mind every time you have sex with a different person, you increase your chances of becoming infected.So next time you meet someone you fancy, think. That way you can keep going in bed as long as you want.For further information, phone the National AIDS Helplne on 0800 567 123, free of charge.AIDS. You know the risks. The decision is yours.
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They say men never stop thinking about sex. And these days nor should you.Women enjoy sex as much as men. And why not? It's there to be enjoyed.But these days you have to think much more about your sex life.There's a growing number of heterosexuals (both men and women) infected with HIV, the virus that can lead to AIDS.AIDS is fatal. There is no cure or vaccine.And you're not safe just because you're a woman. Anyone can get AIDS.The more sexual partners you have, the more chance you have of becoming infected.To decide who's infected, you can't go on appearances. A man who looks and feels healthy could unwittingly pass the virus on to you.To reduce the risks, a condom can help protect you when you're not absolutely certain about someone.So next time you see a man you fancy, think about sex. Carefully.For further information, phone the National AIDS Helplne on 0800 567 123, free of charge.AIDS. You know the risks. The decision is yours.
Don't Inject AIDS
Don't Inject AIDS
1987
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It only takes one prick to give you AIDS.Nobody likes the idea of sticking a needle in their arm.Even people who've already done themselves a fair bit of damage by smoking smack.But some people still do it and this is what they're up against.The AIDS virus can live on dirty needles and works.You can't always tell by looking at people (or needles) whether they're infected or not.And if you share an infected needle or works, one fix can put the virus straight into your blood.After which, it could take you several years to die.DON'T INJECT AIDS.
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Just one fix can get you totally wasted.To anyone who smokes smack, death can seem a long way away. (Even though smoking it still does a lot of damage.) But to anyone who injects, death is a lot closer. Nobody who smokes it thinks they'll ever inject, yet people still do it. If they don't have needles of their own, they share other people's. But the AIDS virus can live on dirty needles and works. Sharing is the easiest way to put the virus straight into your bloodstream. And just one fix is all it takes.DON'T INJECT AIDS.
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Only one of these needles is free from AIDS. Take your pick.This is your first fix. You've already smoked heroin quite a bit (and probably done yourself quite a bit of damage). But you've never actually planned to inject. So you're about to borrow someone else's needle. The AIDS virus can live on dirty needles and works and just one fix can put it straight into your blood. You can't tell by looking at a needle or syringe it they're infected. You can't even tell by looking at their owner. (Besides, how do you know where else they've been?) Go on. Take your pick. DON'T INJECT AIDS.
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Find out if your friend's an AIDS carrier. Test his blood.There's a very easy way to find out if someone carries the AIDS virus. Borrow his needle. The AIDS virus can live on dirty needles and works, and sharing is the quickest way to put it straight into your blood. In some parts of the country, as many as one in two drug injectors carries the virus. And you can't tell by looking at them (or their needles) whether they're infected or not. If you smoke smack, you've already started to mess up your body and your mind. If you share a needle, AIDS could finish the job off.DON'T INJECT AIDS.
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If you get into injecting, what's going to get into you?Most people who smoke smack feel sick at the idea of injecting.(As if smoking doesn't mess up your body and your mind anyway.)Yet some of them still use needles. And most of them don't plan for it.So they end up borrowing a needle and syringe for their first fix.The AIDS virus can live on dirty needles and works.So, anyone who shares should hope and pray they're not sharing with an AIDS carrier.Because hoping and praying is about all you can do – you can't tell just by looking at someone.In some parts of the country as many as one in two drug injectors carries the virus.And sharing with just one of them, just once, can put the AIDS virus into you for good.DON'T INJECT AIDS.
COI
COI
"Don't Aid AIDS"
1986
Finland
Finland
The Finnish Red Cross
The Finnish Red Cross
2000
They might have HIV.A HIV infection leads to AIDS. You can't tell whether someone has HIV by looking at them, but one instance of unprotected sex or sharing a needle might cause you to join them. May the rest of your life be good.
(Pun: headline can mean either "Don't fuck yourself to death" or "Do not kill yourself".)Slowly but surely lethal HIV can be caught by having unprotected sex just once. You can avoid it, and other bad things as well, by using a condom. May the rest of your life be good.
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