May 18
National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) leads this observance.
This day is a chance to thank the volunteers, community members, health professionals, and scientists working together to find a safe and effective preventive HIV vaccine. It is also a time to educate communities about the importance of preventive HIV vaccine research.
Federal Resources
Learn about the Epidemic
Register for the Live with Leadership webinar on May 10, 2021 (1:00pm EST) to learn about how NIH-supported research can help us end HIV in the United States.
Our nation’s response to HIV includes prevention research – such as vaccines, microbicides and more. Learn more.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) lead much Federally funded research about HIV. Read about NIAID’s work.
Get Involved
Use #HVAD to share how you’re observing the day.
The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Office of HIV/AIDS Network Coordination (HANC) offers a Be The Generation page with shareable resources about immunology and HIV vaccine development.
Use the Logo
Share the badge:
<a href="https://www.hiv.gov/events/awareness-days/hiv-vaccine-awareness-day" title="HIV Vaccine Awareness Day #HVAD"><img src="https://www.hiv.gov/sites/default/files/images/hvad-logo.png" alt="HIV Vaccine Awareness Day #HVAD" /></a>
Find HIV Testing and Other Services
More Resources
Read our recent articles about HIV research.
Follow @HIVgov and the HIV.gov blog year-round.
Use Digital Communication
Watch this Facebook Live video for tips on using social media for HIV/AIDS observances.
Watch these short videos