World AIDS Day

Monroe County, Fla.— World AIDS Day is observed each year on December 1, it’s an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and mourning those who have died of the disease. The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County (DOH-Monroe) encourages residents and visitors to observe this international day.

  • The theme for the 2021 observance is “Ending the HIV Epidemic: Equitable Access, Everyone’s Voice” (“El tema de este año para WAD se confirma como: Poner fin a la epidemia de VIH: acceso equitativo, la voz de todos”).
  • Know Your HIV Status. Testing is available at the Monroe County DOH and thru our community providers. In-Home Self-Testing Kits are also available.
  • HIV Prevention is possible: Get on PrEP!
  • For more information on PrEP and to get an In-Home Self-Testing Kit please visit: www.testflkeys.org or contact Lisset Ivey, Early Intervention Consultant for DOH-Monroe, at: (305) 676-3938.
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