The past 3 months children who are HIV positive have been on our hearts. A few of our children at COTP are HIV positive. These children contracted HIV through mother-to-infant transmission. Mothers who are HIV positive infect 15-20% of their babies with HIV. Thankfully moms who receive proper treatment can reduce that percentage to less than 1% transmission rate.
With the current ARV meds these children who are HIV positive have the hope of living normal life spans. We are so thankful for these meds.
In honor of these children take time to read some facts about HIV:
HIV Transmission (Loved this website.)
HIV/AIDS - Myth versus Reality
Please pray that HIV positive children awaiting adoption will soon be matched with their forever families.
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