CDC: Young people ages 13 to 24 represent 20% of new HIV diagnoses. Here’s how doctors plan to spread awareness

WASHINGTON — There are currently more than 1.2 million people living with HIV in the United States. Tens of thousands of those people are children and teens. Young people ages 13 to 24 represent 20% of new HIV diagnoses, according to the Centers for Disease Control. 

Children’s National Hospital is leading the way in treatment for those youth. But they are especially focused on prevention and want to get the word out about a simple way to prevent it.