Government of Saskatchewan ministries, Crown corporations and organizations are implementing contingency plans to minimize the impacts of postal service disruption.
Les ministères, sociétés d’État et organismes du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan mettent en œuvre des plans d’urgence visant à réduire les répercussions de l’interruption du service des postes.
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HIV is the virus that attacks the body's immune system, which protects us against disease. A weaker immune system means our body doesn't have the same ability to fight infections and we are more vulnerable to viruses.
The fear of stigma causes people to be reluctant about accessing HIV testing, treatment and care, and makes it more difficult for people who are living with HIV to come to terms with their diagnosis.
HIV is different now. Testing is easier. Prevention and treatment are better. Share the word and help end HIV.
If you are HIV positive, it is better for your health if you are diagnosed and start treatment early. Many people who are diagnosed early and take their medication can live healthy lives.
In the following powerful videos, Saskatchewan people who have a close connection to HIV challenge the HIV stigma and encourage people to get tested and access treatment and support.
To learn more about how stigma can negatively impact those affected by HIV and how it can be addressed, visit the Be in the Know website.
HIV doesn't spread by everyday contact with people such as hugging, shaking hands or eating meals prepared by people infected with HIV. You cannot get the virus from telephones, toilet seats, swimming pools, hot tubs, water fountains, or by sharing glasses or dishes.
HIV can lead to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) if not treated. There is no cure for HIV, but medication can treat it. When treated, people living with HIV can have the same healthy lives, relationships and children as people without HIV.
Some of the symptoms of HIV infection or AIDS are:
These symptoms may also indicate a simple infection not related to HIV. See your doctor for advice.
Knowing if you have HIV is the most powerful thing you can do in reducing the spread of HIV.
Anyone can become infected with HIV regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race or ethnic origin.
HIV is preventable. The only way to know if you have HIV is to get tested. It is a simple blood test.
The Government of Saskatchewan has made HIV self-test kits available, free of charge, at select public health clinics, pharmacies and community based organizations across the province.
Support and services are available. For more information, contact:
To find the location nearest to you, contact HealthLine at 811.
The Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange (CATIE) is Canada's leading source for HIV and hepatitis C information. See CATIE's website for the most up-to-date information regarding HIV prevention.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and taking the prescribed medication are important for anyone who has tested positive for HIV or is showing symptoms of AIDS.
There are steps you can take to maintain a healthy immune system, slow HIV progression, and delay the onset of AIDS.
Maintain a healthy lifestyle:
See a doctor regularly to monitor your health. Your doctor will decide if and when you need treatment. If you notice any change in your health, contact your doctor.
The Saskatchewan Public Health Act requires that past and present partners of people infected with HIV/AIDS be told about their possible exposure to HIV.
You can choose to notify your partners yourself or you can work with your physician, public health staff, or the medical health officer to notify your partners. Your name will not be disclosed when the partner notification is handled by the physician, public health staff, or medical health officer.
Although it may be difficult to disclose your HIV status, it is in your and your partner's best interests to share this information. This will help to take appropriate precautions together.
Your partner might need to have a physical examination and undergo some tests, including an HIV antibody test. Your physician can discuss the implications of this test with you and your partner together.
Share information on HIV/AIDS with your partner so they can also become educated about it.
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