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76. Do prisoners have access to up-to-date HIV treatments?

All people with HIV, including those in prison, should have access to healthcare and appropriate HIV treatment. For more information, speak with the medical staff at the prison or contact the New York State Prison HIV Hotline at (716) 854­5469, Monday – Friday,12pm-8pm; Saturday – Sunday, 10am-6pm; collect calls are accepted from inmates in New York State Correctional Facilities

New HIV/AIDS drug treatments have lowered the number of AIDS-related deaths in the United States.

If you are HIV positive and pregnant, there are medicines you can take that can greatly decrease the chances of your baby having HIV.