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“Routine prenatal screening for HIV in a low-prevalence setting.” Article from Canadian Medical Association Journal (October 20, 1998).

“Access to prenatal HIV testing.” Article from the Canadian Medical Association Journal (June 2, 1998).

“Guidelines for antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection.” Article from the Canadian Medical Association Journal (February 24, 1998). Information for health care providers about antiretroviral therapy procedures.

“Preventing Perinatal Transmission,” “Fact Sheets,” and “Education Materials,” respectively. Numerous PDF documents available for download from the National Pediatric & Family HIV Resource Center.

The Ryan White Care Providers Directory, and information about the Ryan White CARE Act Title IV, from the National Pediatric & Family HIV Resource Center.

From the Canadian Medical Association:

“Counselling Guidelines for HIV Testing.” Includes a section on working with women and children.

“Hints for Giving Medicine to Babies and Toddlers.”

“How to Get the Support Your Family Needs.” For families with members who have HIV.

“Helping Your Child Stay Healthy.” Suggestions on preventing infection in children with HIV.

“Nutrition in Pediatric HIV Infection.” Information about the nutritional needs and potential problems of children with HIV.


“HIV Treatment in Pregnancy,” featuring statistics and resource information; from Motherisk.

Home pages of sister web sites AIDS Clinical Trials Information Service (ACTIS) and HIV/AIDS Treatment Information Service (ATIS).

“Revised Recommendations for HIV Screening of Pregnant Women.” From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (1999).

“HIV Infection in Infants and Children,” from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, within the National Institutes of Health. Information about HIV symptoms in and treatment for children, preventing transmission, and family issues and resources.

“Education of Children with HIV.” Recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

The National Association of School Psychologists’ position statement on HIV/AIDS.

“Practice for the Real World: Serving the HIV-Infected and Affected Community.” Guidelines for social workers, from the National Association of Social Workers, New York City Chapter.

“Caring for Children with HIV.” Information and precautions for child care providers.

Report about the Roundtable on Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Treatment Access Consensus (held in Geneva on June 19–20, 2000). Region-by-region information on HIV/AIDS treatment around the world.

AllAfrica.com’s AIDS information page.



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