Talk to Children About AIDS

Abstract:
In this article for parents, an immunologist reviews important points to stress when talking to children about AIDS. Within the framework of what parents might say to their children, the article provides solid information about how HIV is and is not transmitted. It emphasizes that sexual abstinence and avoiding IV drug use are the only absolute protections against HIV, but that if teenagers are sexually active, limiting the number of partners and using condoms with spermicide can decrease the risk of becoming infected.

Author(s): MELNICK, David, MD

Publication: Planning for Health

Publisher:

Kaiser Permanente
P.O. Box 9583
Washington, DC 20016
Phone: 8007777902
Web Site: http://kaiseronline.org

Date Published: 12/1/1992

Pages: 2

Comments:
Phone number within Washington Metro area: (301) 468-6000.

Location Code: 6138