Towards AIDS-free Montpellier
Get informed, protect yourself, get tested in Montpellier
Solidary and active in the fight against AIDS, the City of Montpellier, in partnership with all local prevention associations, is committed all year round to the "M Sans SIDA" program.
Healthy territory, rich in a strong medical tradition, a player in prevention, Montpellier confirms its commitment by mobilizing in the fight against the epidemic.
The aim of this program:
- reminding people of the urgency of the fight against the disease by promoting screening and the means to protect oneself;
- reminding people of the need for solidarity with HIV-positive people.
AIDS can't be seen
In France, 150,000 people are HIV-positive, 30,000 of whom are unaware they are carrying the virus.
For the past 10 years, this situation has been accompanied by a sharp increase in STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections). All too often, people are screened late and discover their HIV status at an advanced stage of the disease. While the entire population is concerned by HIV, the risk of exposure is significantly higher among male homosexuals.
Addresses for information, protection and screening in Montpellier
When should I have a screening test?
If you've taken a risk
- You've had sex without a condom with someone you don't know is HIV-negative.
- The condom tore or slipped during intercourse.
- You've shared injection equipment.
Go to a hospital emergency room as soon as possible, if possible with your partner, for treatment that can prevent contamination.