
While I was browsing my favorite website, mediatakeout.com I ran across a story from St.Louis about a high school HIV outbreak, where 50 students tested positive for the virus. Now the entire student body will be tested. My jaw hit the floor. I have heard of high school students having HIV before but an outbreak???? IN HIGH SCHOOL, Not college, took me by surprise. I couldn't imagine getting ready for homecoming and being told I have HIV, or graduation for that matter. I think it is past time for us as a country to get serious about this situation. Especially those in the African American community. This isn't a disease you can come back from, this is a disease you will have for LIFE. I have a younger sister who is in high school and I make it my business to tell her the truth about unsafe sex and the consequences. We live in a time now where it's wrap it up or DIE. One silly move could cost you your life, and the lives of others.