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The Epidemic Map
Interact with the map below to learn how the number of HIV infections are distributed around the world.
The HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN)
The HVTN conducts HIV vaccine studies at medical research sites around the world. This interactive map allows you to explore the globe and view the study sites around the world.
The Rochester HVTU at the University of Rochester Medical Center was one of the first four research sites in the United States to conduct HIV vaccine studies (1988). Since joining the HIV Vaccine Trials Network we have mentored sites in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, Brazil in conducting their HIV vaccine studies. Thanks to the HVTN, vaccine volunteers in Rochester studies share a common ground with volunteers in similar or identical studies around the world.
Key Facts
With more than 65 million people already infected by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), AIDS continues to spread and invoke economic and social damage to countries throughout the world. [Jay A. Levy, San Francisco Chronicle, Nov 28, 2005]
A young person between the ages of 15 and 24 becomes infected with HIV every 14 seconds, equivalent to about 6,000 new cases every day [Daily HIV/AIDS Report, Oct 2004]
In the United States, there are an estimated 40,000 new HIV infections every year. [World Health Organization]
In Monroe County (including the city of Rochester NY), almost 60% of new HIV infections are heterosexually transmitted. Approximately 29% of new infections are among women, and approx. 31% were among men who have sex with men. 70% of the women reporting with new HIV infections in this area are African American or Hispanic. While it is true there are many more persons who may have the virus but have not yet been tested for HIV, it is estimated there are more than 3,000 persons currently in treatment for HIV disease in this area. [Rochester Area Task Force on AIDS, Inc., 2004]
News & Events
- In FaceBook, search on: GearUpRochester
- Next time you log on at FaceBook.com, do a search for "GearUpRochester". Listen to the video of volunteers talking with researchers about the HIV vaccine studies. Let us know what you think. If you like the site, please send our page to your List of Friends.
- About the HVTN
- Our unit is one of several global sites that together form the HIV Vaccine Trials Network(HVTN). [For more information about the HVTN, click on "Links & Resources" located at the top of this screen.]
- Take an Active Role
- If you are healthy, HIV-negative and age 18-50 consider being a vaccine study participant. To learn if you qualify, call our clinic at 585.756.2DAY (756-2329) or click on "Contact Us" located at the top of this screen to send us an Email message requesting more information. With your permission, we will reply with the details.
