Terry lost his life 30 years ago. His death inspired our fight for better sexual heath for everyone.
About Terry Higgins
A short course of medication called PEP can prevent HIV infection if taken soon enough after exposure.
Post exposure prophylaxis
Terry Higgins lost his life 30 years ago. His death inspired our fight for better sexual health for all of us. There's still no cure for HIV, but with your help we can stop it in its tracks.
Donate £10 and help stop HIV in its tracks
Just £10 pays for an HIV test which gets someone onto treatment, which will keep them alive and stop HIV spreading.
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How common is HIV?
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How HIV is transmitted
Ways in which HIV is transmitted.
Signs and symptoms
Signs and symptoms of HIV.
Testing for HIV
A blood test is the usual test for HIV
Treatment for HIV
How HIV treatment works.
PEP can stop a person becoming infected after HIV has entered their body.