This graph shows the number of HIV-infected persons and AIDS patients in Japan. There were 1,126 cases of HIV infection and 431 cases of AIDS reported for the year in 2008, making a combined total of 1,557 people – the highest ever annual figure in Japan. In Fukuoka City alone, there were 20 cases of HIV infection and 8 cases of AIDS reported, making a combined total of 28 people. And that's not all – these figures count only those who were tested. That means there are more people going about their daily lives without knowing that they have been infected.

How About You?


Everyone is aware that most cases of AIDS are transmitted through sexual relations. Some people overlook the dangers, however, by claiming they're　not at risk because they have only one partner. That in itself should give pause for thought. Even if a couple has an exclusive relationship now, if either　
one of the partners has had sex with just one other person in the past, the potential for infection is no longer zero.

Prevention

A condom is an effective way to prevent.
Preventing infection means preventing HIV from entering your
body. Use a condom whenever you make love.


Do you use a condom in the right way?

1. Always use a condom during sex.
2. Do not use a condom more than once.
3. If you put a condom on the wrong way, dispose it and use a new one.
4. Do not wear two condoms at once. Doubling condoms make them easier to break due to friction.
5. It is easy to tear a condom with your nails, so be careful.
6. Keep condoms in a cool and dark place so they are not exposed to heat or sunlight.
7. Check the expiry date on the package before using.


If you're worried that you might be infected, see the next page for information about testing.

Get checked

You have to be tested to know whether you've been infected. Your privacy will be strictly maintained, so if you're worried that you might be infected, don't hesitate to make a call.
Testing is done anonymously. You will not be asked for your name and address.


■Testing for AIDS and genital chlamydia infections is free. You will have to pay for a syphilis test (¥480).
■Reservations are not required for the regular test. They are required if you want your results on the same day, however. (Chuo Ward Health Center)
■Results will be provided to the person tested about 1 ~ 2 weeks after the test. Results are not provided by mail or telephone.


※AIDS or HIV infections can be definitely confirmed three months after the date of possible infection.
※ Same-day testing is that testing in which the results are provided on the day of the blood test. If definite confirmation is required, the results will take one week to provide.

Get checked in your ward

Early detection greatly improves potential treatment. Get checked soon!


■ Higashi Ward Health Center: Tel: 092-651-8391
■ Hakata Ward Health Center: Tel: 092-441-0023
■ Chuo Ward Health Center: Tel: 092-712-8391
■ Minami Ward Health Center: Tel: 092-541-8391
■ Jonan Ward Health Center: Tel: 092-822-8391
■ Sawara Ward Health Center: Tel: 092-846-8391
■ Nishi Ward Health Center: Tel: 092-891-0391



Dec. 1 World AIDS Day

The objective of World AIDS Day is to prevent the spread of AIDS worldwide and to eliminate discrimination and prejudice against HIV-infected people or AIDS patients.
HIV test will be available at Chuo Health Center and you can get its result in about 1 hour.

Date: December 5, (Sat.)
Time: (1) 10:00 ~ 12:00 (2) 14:00 ~ 16:00
Place: Chuo Health Center / 5F AIREF (2-5-1 Maizuru, Chuo-ku)
Reservation: Chuo Health Center
☎092-712-8391 (AIDS dial)
• Limited to 50 people each • Reservations required • Free of charge • Anonymity guaranteed

※Results provided to the person directly approximately 1 hour after blood test.
※AIDS or HIV infections can be conclusively confirmed three months after the date of possible infection.


Helplines
Living with AIDS, and your Human Rights: Advice from AIDS Workers Fukuoka (NGO)
Tel: 092-715-8395 (English) Tue: 19:00 ~ 21:00

Attention Foreigners!
JFAP AIDS Support Line Fukuoka
Tel: 092-418-1818
A 24-hour automated phone counseling system is available in eight languages; Japanese, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Thai, Chinese, Korean, and Tagalog.

Red Ribbon - What It Means
Wearing a Red Ribbon is a message that you will not discriminate or prejudice against HIV-infeected people or AIDS patients.

Fukuoka City Health Center Map

Free counseling and tests are available at all Health Centers


■Chuo Health Center
Tel. 092-712-8391
5 & 6F AIREF Bldg, 2-5-1, Maizuru, Chuo-ku


■Hakata Health Center
Tel. 092-441-0023
2 & 3F Taihaku Center Bldg, 2-19-24 Hakataeki-mae, Hakata-ku


■Higashi Health Center
Tel. 092-651-8391
2-54-27 Hakozaki, Higashi-ku


■Minami Health Center
Tel. 092-541-8391
3-25-3 Shiobaru, Minami-ku


■Sawara Health Center
Tel. 092-846-8391
1-18-18 Momochi, Sawara-ku


■Jonan Health Center
Tel. 092-822-8391
5-2-25 Torikai, Jonan-ku


■Nishi Health Center
Tel. 092-891-0391
1-4-7 Uchihama, Nishi-ku