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Ask POZ

If I test positive, do I have to inform my previous sexual partners?

Forums: Support and discussion

Email ask@poz.com to submit your questions

If I test positive, do I have to inform my previous sexual partners?

Forums: Support and discussion

Email ask@poz.com to submit your questions

My doctor is good, but I don’t like the person. Should I look for a new doctor?

Cancer runs in my family. Is there anything I can do to prevent it?

What immunizations do adults need?

I’ve heard that medications shouldn’t be stored in the bathroom. Why?

Recent labs found low vitamin D levels, although I get plenty of sun. Do I need a supplement?

My doctor said I should reduce my sodium, so I stopped adding salt to my food. Is this enough?

My memory is getting worse. Could this be a symptom of Alzheimer’s disease?

If I take a confidential — but not anonymous — HIV test and it’s positive, who will see this information?

Is coffee bad for your health?

What should I do if a potential employer or my current employer directly asks me if I have HIV?

When I go to the doctor or dentist and fill out the intake form, do I have to disclose my HIV status?

How much sleep do I need every night?

Which laws protect my HIV status from public disclosure?

To whom should I disclose my HIV-positive status?

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