This booklet is intended for the parents and carers of HIV-positive children under twelve. It looks at how babies and children may be affected by HIV and anti-HIV treatment, gives advice about living with HIV and lists organisations that offer support and specialist information.

The booklet also outlines the steps that women who are HIV-positive and pregnant can take to prevent their babies becoming infected with HIV.

aknowledgements

Written by Michael Carter, revised by David G. Taylor


Third edition, 2006.

NAM is grateful to the funders of this booklet series:

NHS London HIV Consortium, Department of Health, NHS South West London HIV & GUM Commissioning.

Thanks for the assistance of:

• Dr Hermione Lyall, Consultant in paediatric infectious diseases, St Mary's Hospital, London
• Dr Vincent Yeung, Specialist Pharmacist R&D, Great Ormond St Hospital, London