AIDS really is the plague of the 20th century. It got this nickname because it can be contracted so easily and there is no cure for it. The best way to protect yourself against this plague is to be responsible and to remember that one mistake could change your life forever.

AIDS and HIV is spreading exceptionally fast among young people in the United States. In the mid-1990's AIDS was the leading cause of death. This is very disturbing to me. Since AIDS is a virus that is often contracted through sexual contact it can be spread very easily. Not only is the virus present in one's blood, but it is also found it other bodily fluids. There are many simple ways to protect oneself from contracting the AIDS virus. Avoiding all sexual activity is the safest way to protect

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