May 18 is HIV Vaccine Awareness Day

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) – a virus that attacks the body’s immune system – and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) – a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the HIV – is a ubiquitous health issue. HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (HVAD) or World AIDS Vaccine Day is observed on May 18 to raise awareness about the …