Navajo HIV Prevention Program

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

03/06/2026

Tuberculosis is the world's leading infectious disease killer; it is also the leading cause of deaths among people with HIV.

To learn more about Tuberculosis, visit cdc.gov.

02/23/2026

💊 PrEP & PEP = Protect Yourself. Know Your Options. 💊
PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) and PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) are safe & effective tools that help prevent HIV. Knowing the difference can help you make informed choices for your health.
✔️ Learn the facts
✔️ Reduce stigma
✔️ Take control of your health
Knowledge is prevention. Stay protected. 💙

02/19/2026

February is a month of love celebrating Valentine’s Day. Here are some safety tips to help you this Valentine’s.

· Using protection: Use condoms and dental dams to keep you protected from STIs and HIV transmission

· Communication: Discuss with your s*xual partners the importance of knowing each other’s s*xual history and ways you can stay protect each other

· Understand how to use medication: PrEP and Pep is medication to help prevent HIV exposure

· Get tested: Regular check-ups with testing will help with prevention and awareness. Some STIs can exhibit no symptoms. Know where you can get tested and be healthy

The more you know how to prevent STIs and HIV, the more love you can show for Valentine’s. Stay safe and practice safe s*x

CDC: STIs and HIV - https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/about/index.html and https://www.cdc.gov/sti/index.html

Cleveland Clinic - https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9138-s*xually-transmitted-diseases--infections-stds--stis

California Dept of PH - https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/STI/STI-Overview.aspx #:~:text=Sexually%20transmitted%20infections%20(STIs)%20are,be%20spread%20through%20s*xual%20contact

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. 🪶

07/23/2025

July 21st marks Zero HIV Stigma Day, spearheading a movement and uniting people, communities, organizations, and entire countries to raise awareness and take action against HIV stigma, which reinforces and amplifies the HIV pandemic and related inequalities. While occasions such as World AIDS Day bring needed awareness to HIV in general, there has never been a global awareness day specifically to challenge the impact of stigma, which persists despite biomedical advancements in HIV prevention and care. For more information visit,
https://www.hiv.gov/