More than 20 years ago, military public health scientists warned that service members had higher rates of certain sexually transmitted diseases, known as STDs, than U.S. civilians.

The Food and Drug Administration issued new guidance on blood donations, removing some long-standing deferrals. In addition to this, the FDA is also considering moving towards an individualized risk-based approach when deciding donor eligibility. These changes are related to HIV medications and those at risk for contracting HIV.

HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis drugs, otherwise known as PrEP, are powerful weapons against HIV. Through education and raising awareness of HIV exposures, the risks of getting the disease are lower than ever.

A service member is diagnosed with HIV every day. Learn how you can lower your risk of HIV infection at www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/prevention.html

HIV can affect anyone who is sexually active. Learn how PrEP helps protect you AND your community. www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/prep.html

HIV can affect anyone. Learn how PrEP helps protect you AND your community. Talk to your provider about a prescription and for more information, go to www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/prep.html

Do your part to help end HIV in the military community. Learn more about HIV prevention at www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/prevention.html

Stay HIV-free with PrEP, a daily pill that keeps you testing negative. Talk to your provider about a prescription and learn more at www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/prep.html

You can lower your risk for HIV. Learn more about HIV prevention at www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/prevention.html

HIV can affect anyone, however some populations are disproportionally impacted. PrEP helps protect you AND your community. Talk to your provider about a prescription and learn more at www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/prep.html