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AREWUOSK? “The discoverer of the deadly AIDS virus said spreading rapidly in that group. AIDS is a recommendations to become more specificc. Ini the ® THERE A DANGER 8F GETTING AIDS FROM vesterdav that two million Americans were infected by result of infection by a virus. Because intimate meantime our guidelines, will almost certainly protect DONATING BLOOD. die disease and Europe would reach the same level sexual contact or exposure to blood products is you from ADDS if you follow them consistently. We Absolutely not Blood banks and other blood within two vears” necessary to transmit the AIDS virus, it has been know that the health problems caused by sexually collection centres use stenle equipment and disposable az 7 A/prz/W A-hril R 19RR largely contained within those groups that were transmitted diseases could be greatly reduced needles. Thus, there is no chance that a needle used yv.z. nerata, apru <5, iwo. s everyone were to follow the suggestions outlined for one Wooc j donor would be used for another. There a, a nf A TDR In Western countries these include gay men, here. If, as many believe, repeated infections also j s an acute need for Hood, and PEOPLE intravenous drug users, and haemophiliacs. However, weaken the immune system, these suggestions will OTHER TH AN THOSE IN THE KGH RISK ifit ™and ZZmidf now AIDS is moving into other groups such as help you to lead a healthier and safer bfe! GROUPS ?e urged to continue to donate blood as —Z Tl2 heterosexual prostates fI|DS pREtfENnON IS THE ONLY ANSWER * n ° ““ veynrc tn thp lIR will have been killed. ” You should know that YOU can get AlDb. pnrqrm- donating blood in JNew zeaiana. ng A Sg die AIDS virus wifi probably mean nutoig WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? who has the XS?™"r«reon does changes in certain sexual practices, but it does not Many symptoms associated with AIDS also “New evidence about the killer disease AIDS suggests P\ . . may h ave no mean denying the sexual side of your life. We are not appear in illnesses that are not caused by the AIDS it could prodiue an a magnitude „ hv in,. a svmntoms of AIDS. suggesting that you give up sex altogether. THE virus, such as colds, bronchitis, and influenza. i unparalleled in human history. ” oovious bynipivii® « . ZEALAND AIDS FOUNDATION believes that However, if one or more of the following symptoms N.Z. Herald, July 31, 1985. AIDS - SEX AND OTHER RISK FACTORS sexual and emotional intimacy is necessary if we are persists, you should talk to your doctor I All information produced by AIDS research groups to to stay healthy. * Unexplained and persistent fatigue that tends to AIDS is now in New Zealand. date supports the theory that the virus must We urge careful consideration of the following get worse. Already the news media is starting to focus on this penetrate the blood system. points and their implied suggestions. ★ Periodic or regular fevers, shaking chills and threat to the health of New Zealanders. It is i s known to have been passed from person Four factors are agreed upon by all researchers to drenching night sweats that are not accompanied extremely important that everyone has a dear in any of the following ways: represent the most significant risks: by a known illness and that last for more than understanding of this disease and all the risk factors * Direct sexual contact with an infected person who ★AH sexual activity in which body fluids are two months. that are involved. The way the AIDS virus causes the or disease is at present not clear. Scientists and * Through sharing contaminated needles and syringes ★ Multiple sexual partners if sexual activity includes in less than two months and is not related to medical researchers know that in most cases injecting fflegal drugs. any exchange of body fluids. dieting. there is a long incubation period before the * y ore h y blood transfusions or by ★ The injection of illegal drugs and the shared use of ★ Otherwise unexplained swollen glands (enlarged disease develops. At present there is no contaminated blood clotting agents used in the needles and syringes. lymph nodes with or without pain, usuaHy m the known cure and 70% of AIDS patients die treatment of haemophilia. ★ Sexual contact with those known to use intravenous neck, armpits or groin) lasting for more than two within two years of diagnosis. Without doubt 7% o f AIDS cases are reported in persons drugs or those who have multiple sexual partners. months. . safe sexual behaviour and other preventative who either do not have any of the risk factors listed _ Bnin . p . AY|Nr o fl r F * Pink to purple flat or raised blotches, usiaHy measures are essential if an epidemic is to 1)6 above or for whom risk information is not completely LETS TALK ABUUI bAI-t btA - rumiw oarL on ch g Stj fac6j leg feet or in stopped in this country. known. This is a tou gh one! No one wants to change the the throat This is Kaposi s sarcoma (KS). While research on the disease continues around the me dical workers cared for the first AIDS things they like doing best. People find it hard enough * A persistent dry cough not caused by smoking and world the New Zealand public must be thoroughly patients without using infection control precautions. to give up a learned habit such as smoking cigarettes. which has lasted too long to be caused by a informed about AIDS. THE NEW ZEALAND AIDS o f AIDS have developed among these It is even more difficult to control a strong sex drive. common respiratory infection. FOUNDATION is an organisation set up to supply except in a smaH number who already had the We are not suggesting that you give up sex * Persistent diarrhoea. information and offer practical support and counselling gj own ’ ris k fetors listed above. altogether, but rather that you learn the safe * Persistent headache, short-term memory loss and to all those suffering from AIDS, as well as their Researchers who have the most advanced sex practices we recommend. These ensure lack of concentration. lovers families and friends. knowledge of the disease insist that no person that you can have a sexual relationship ★ Persistent white patches or unusual blemishes in the un nmr roniiD KTA Rl AMF FAR AIIK will develop AIDS from casual contact or from without the worry of contracting the AIDS mou th or throat . NO ONE GROUP lb IV BLAMt LUK Aura touching objects handled by AIDS patients. virus. These are safe ways for you to have We recommend that if you are womed about We first must dispel the rumours which are There is NO EVIDENCE whatsoever that a sex. Still satisfying but ADDS safe. your health you should see your doctor as circulating at the moment about AIDS. The fact that on fr O m toilet seats, door Safe sex avoids the direct exchange of high risk soon as possible. AIDS is a disease which may be sexuaHy transmitted knobs dishes or food. body fluids and wastes. These are SEMEN, BLOOD, ii/iw pan WF MFI P? makes it a highly emotive topic. THE NEW is N q EVIDENCE that daily household contact URINE, FAECES and SALIVA Anyone may be "VW WW wt lit . ZEALAND AIDS FOUNDATION backed by major fomeone who has AIDS wiU pass the virus on. exposed to these body fluids intentionaHy or not THE NEW ZEALAND AIDS FOUNDATION Government health authorities, is determined to At tno one kn oW s the complete list of risk during sexual contact But you must not let them through its nationwide Toll-b ree Hotline, is able to reduce unwarranted hysteria about AIDS. Laying associated with the development of AIDS. enter your body. Most scientists believe that sweat is offer everyone up-to-date> information about AIDS, blame for its arrival in New Zealand is unhelpful. However scientific research strongly indicates that gay the least risky body fluid for transmitting the AIDS Pamphlets are also available on request unjust and serves no useful purpose. It also seriously bisexual men who exchange infectious body fluids virus. Call us, Toll-Free, on Auckland 395-560. harms our ability to control the epidemic. wastes (semen, blood, urine, faeces and saliva) The media origmafly labeHed AIDS the gay plague. hipest risk. ■ toteitedSttitatetheZlgCTtoa^e^C 316 YOU MN HELP TO STOP AIDS HYSTERIA I spread of the AIDS virus and 1 would like to know more. I source. Thus the threat is labeHed, a scapegoat is Various myths and untruths about AIDS have . SjC Please send me information and P am P Wets - | created, and everyone feels that somehow 7 the danger caused needless panic and concern. But the facts ■ Name — m has been explained. In Germany in the 1930’s Hitler’s about disease should reassure most people. | Address: - ■ propaganda machine managed to lay the blame for all Learning about AIDS will help you to feel more I economic and health problems on certain minorities in secU re and enable you to dispel any rumours you | ..., . . COUDOn be returned to you when your " that country. Gay men were among the first come across< - No record of your name will be kept. This coupon WIU be returned you wnen your | people in Western society to be exposed to the THE NEW ZEALAND AIDS FOUNDATION is a I request is answered fTnPN p W7PAI aids FOUNDATION ■ AIDS virus, but this does not mean AIDS is national organisation set up to inform the public and to ■ I enclose sto help the work of THE NEW ZEALAN | specifically a ‘gay disease’. Homosexuality . provide practical support and counselling for all people ■ —M ""Jg Ring the NEW ZEALAND AIDS FOUNDATION nationwide Hotline if you want ■ does not cause AIDS any more than breathing at Jt aims to stop an AIDS epidemic in New | feiJ further information or are unable to write for pamphlets. ■ causes influenza. Zealand. ■ Callus, Toll-Free, on Auckland 395-560! | In Africa, where many researchers consider As resea rch progresses, we expect our ■ 111 This service is available from 9.00 am -4.30 Pm and 6. oo P m -10 pm Monday to . AIDS to have originated, the disease IS almost understanding of AIDS to improve, and our | ■■■■ Friday. Outside these hours please leave a message with our Hotline answerphone. I exclusively a heterosexual problem, and it is CXS the NEW ZEALAND AIDS FOUNDATION, I P.O. Box 6663, Wellesley Street, Auckland 1. I92BR<vB ' ■ " "'"fc— il— ■■ ■■ ™ ■■■ l