Vital Signs: HIV Stages of Care

November 25, 2014 – HIV Stages of Care

CDC’s latest Vital Signs Report finds just 30 percent of the 1.2 million Americans living with HIV have the virus under control. Among those who don’t have their virus in check, two-thirds have been diagnosed, but are no longer in care.

The report underscores the importance of making sure people with HIV receive ongoing care, treatment, and other information and tools that help prevent transmission to others, as well as the need to reach more people with HIV testing.

Please find below media resources to assist with your coverage, including a press release, fact sheets, downloadable graphics, and the full article.

Resources

Press Release: Only 3 in 10 people with HIV have virus in check
Full Article: Vital Signs: HIV Diagnosis, Care, and Treatment Among Persons Living with HIV — United States, 2011
Fact Sheets:
- HIV in the United States: The Stages of Care
- Vital Signs: HIV Care Saves Lives
Background Materials: Fact Sheets
- HIV and AIDS in America: A Snapshot
- Challenges in HIV Prevention

Graphics

The following images and graphics highlight major findings from CDC’s analysis. These high-resolution, public domain images are ready to download and print in your publication. Click on a graphic to see it in high-resolution.

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HIV Stages of Care
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There is an urgent need to reach more people with testing and make sure those with the virus receive prompt, ongoing care and treatment. Of the 1.2 million people living with HIV, 86% are diagnosed, 40% are engaged in care, 37% are prescribed antiretroviral medicines, and 30% are virally suppressed.