HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
About HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
May 18th is HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (HVAD). This annual observance is a day to recognize and thank the thousands of volunteers, community members, health professionals, and scientists who are working together to find a safe and effective HIV vaccine. It is also a day to educate our communities about the importance of preventive HIV vaccine research.
 In recognition of HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, community activities and media events are being held around the country. Information about Washington DC events are listed below. To learn about events in other parts of the country visit this website. |
 HIV Vaccine Awareness Day LunchWant to learn the basics of HIV Vaccine Research? Join us for a free educational presentation on HIV Vaccine Research May 18th. Lunch will be provided.: find out more |
 HIV Vaccine Awareness Day Outreach NightHelp us get the word out about HIV Vaccine Research in the Metro-DC area. Join us May 20th for a community outreach night. find out more |
Learn more about HIV Vaccine ResearchVisit these websites to learn more about HIV Vaccine Research |
 Vaccine for AllIf we want a vaccine to work for us, we have to work for it. Blacks and Latinos make up 61% of new HIV Infections, 34% of HIV Vaccine Trial Participants are Black or Latino. www.vaccineforall.org |
 Be the GenerationRight now, there is no vaccine to prevent HIV infection. But scientists are working to find one. To succeed, they will need people from all walks of life to support HIV vaccine studies and encourage those who volunteer. bethegeneration.nih.gov |
 Hope Takes ActionAre you a man between 18 and 45 years old and HIV negative? Learn more about an HIV vaccine study taking place in the District of Columbia and turn hope into action. Learn more at: www.hopetakesaction.org |
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HIV Vaccine Research in Metro DC NIH Vaccine Research Center: For more information, visit http://www.vrc.nih.gov Rockville Vaccine Assessment Clinic: For more information, visit http://www.hivresearch.org/clinical-trials/index.html
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