Today is National HIV and AIDS Awareness Day

National HIV and AIDS Awareness Day is observed each year on Sept. 18. The National Day Calendar reports that of the 1.2 million people living with HIV infection in the U.S., an estimated 24% are age 55 or over. Join the National HIV and Aids Awareness Day campaign to learn more about prevention, testing and bring attention to this national health issue. Visit www.aids.gov for more information on how to get involved. The National Institutes of Health launched National HIV and Aids Awareness Day in 2008 to confront HIV-related issues. The National Day Calendar is the authoritative source for fun, unusual and unique National Days.