Aileen-Jayne Ablaza April 27, 2000 Com 100/ Dequer Informative Speech HIV and AIDS Good afternoon everyone. Today I would like to inform you all about HIV, human immunodeficiency virus, and AIDS, aquired immune deficiency syndrome. Statistics show that about 35% of AIDS cases have been in the age group of 20-29. Now many of you may already know that AIDS has a long period between infection with the virus and the appearance of symptoms. Meaning that some of those …showed first 75 words of 908 total…

…showed last 75 words of 908 total…careless action and no precaution. Also, the symptoms of this disease, if contracted, and its severity can easily go unnoticed since they are almost the same symptoms as the cold or flu. Therefore, prevention and taking more precaution by reducing risks related to sex and drugs is the essential key to staying healthy and, most importantly, HIV negative. Remember that making careful decisions and being cautious can save your life. Thank you for your time.