Navajo HIV Prevention Program

05/20/2026

Did you know? Hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C are all spread differently. Learn ways you can reduce your risk for each type of Hepatitis Left untreated, hepatitis B and hepatitis C can damage your liver and even lead to liver cancer. Love your liver!
https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis-awareness/abcs/index.html

05/05/2026

Getting tested is the only way to find out if you have HIV. HIV tests are recommended for all adults. HIV tests are quick, painless, and sometimes free. For more information visit www.cdc.gov/HIV

04/14/2026

🔶 STI Awareness Week | April 12–18, 2026 🔶
It’s time to take charge of your health and your future. During Sexual Transmitted Infections (STIs) Awareness Week, we encourage our community to choose a campaign, plan activities, and spread awareness.
STIs are common but they are also preventable and treatable. Knowing your status and having open conversations helps protect you and those you care about.
✔️ Get tested regularly
✔️ Use protection
✔️ Talk openly with your partner(s)
✔️ Seek care and support when needed
Let’s work together to reduce stigma, increase knowledge, and build healthier communities.
📍 Contact your local healthcare facility for screening and testing. Learn more at: https://www.cdc.gov/sti-awareness/

04/09/2026

K’é—We are all related. 🪶
Let’s lift each other up with understanding, not judgment.
HIV does not define a person.
Know your status. Support your community.

04/06/2026

HIV Testing 101
The only way to know your HIV Status is to get tested.
Knowing your status can be powerful information to keep you and your partner healthy.
People should get tested once in their life time unless there are certain risk factors.
Testing can be done from ages 13-64 years old.
HIV Testing is free and takes 20 mins at your local public health offices, IHS facility, planned parenthood, and Navajo Health Education/HIV Prevention Program.
For more information, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/testing/

04/01/2026

April is STI Awareness Month 🧡
Taking care of your s*xual health is just as important as taking care of your mental and physical health. STIs are common—and most are treatable, and many are preventable. The key? Knowledge, testing, and open conversations.
✨ Get tested regularly
✨ Talk openly with your partner(s)
✨ Use protection
✨ Don’t let stigma stop you from getting care
Your health matters. Your future matters.
Sexually transmitted infections are NOT inevitable – they can be prevented! Use these tips for talking to your partner(s) and healthcare provider.

For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/4bZj3D7
Schedule a confidential STI test this month, share this post to spread awareness, and help normalize conversations around s*xual health.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2026). Conversation tips. https://www.cdc.gov/sti-awareness/pbyt/conversation.html

03/31/2026

🚨 Measles on Navajo — Know the Signs & Stay Protected! 🚨
Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
⚠️ Symptoms to watch for:
• High fever
• Cough
• Runny nose
• Red, watery eyes
• Rash that spreads from the face down the body
👶 Why it matters:
Measles can lead to serious complications, especially for young children, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.
💉 The good news:
The MMR vaccine (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) is safe, effective, and the best protection against measles.
🛡️ Protect your community:
✔️ Stay up to date on vaccinations
✔️ Keep sick children home
✔️ Talk to your healthcare provider if you have symptoms
Together, we can prevent the spread and keep our communities safe. To learn more visit: https://www.cdc.gov/measles

03/30/2026

STI Testing "Prepare"
Getting tested for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) is one of the most important things you can do to protect your health and also your partner.
Anyone can get tested from ages 13-64 years old.
Who should get tested:
Sexually Active individuals who have multiple partners or get into a new s*xual relationship.
Individuals who have oral or a**l s*x.
Pregnant women during prenatal exams and other women at risk.
Anyone who shares injection drug equipment.
Testing can be done at local public health offices, IHS, and planned parenthood.

For more information, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/sti/testing/

03/28/2026

Follow these eight steps to stay healthy with HIV.
For more tips and support, visit: https://hivinfo.nih.gov

03/20/2026

08/15/2025

National Immunization Awareness Month aims to raise awareness about the importance of vaccination across the lifespan to help protect communities from serious diseases.
💉 Vaccines Save Lives
Infectious diseases like measles, flu, and COVID-19 can spread quickly—but vaccines give our bodies the tools to fight back. When we get vaccinated, we’re not just protecting ourselves—we’re protecting our families, elders, and community.
✅ Stay up-to-date on your vaccines.
✅ Protect those who can’t get vaccinated.
✅ Keep our community strong and healthy.
Strong bodies, strong nations. 🪶