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Hundreds of sufferers in region, stats show Continued from page 1 3 · Friday, March 16, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com to work and most of their money goes towards healthy eating -- a must for HIV/AIDS patients -- and housing. Ongoing advancement in antiretroviral drugs has led to several HIV patients leading very normal lives. But McClemont warns these developments can obstruct the safe-sex message. "The message could be over done and people may not be paying as much attention, or they're becoming complacent. Some might think even if they contract HIV they'll just get treatment and it will be okay." While HIV is no longer the death sentence it used to be, the stigma surrounding the disease still exists and it often can prevent individuals Inside Opinion............................................6 Artscene.........................................26 Worship..........................................29 Sports.............................................30 Classified........................................35 Full Delivery: Home Hardware, Hoope's Pharmacy, Bill & Bal, Allstate Insurance, Bluestone Project, Starsky, Oakville Wrap, Leon's Partial Delivery: The Brick, Michael's of Canada For home delivery & customer service call (905) 845-9742 Mon., Tues. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed., Thu., and Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. (open for calls only after 5 p.m.) Closed Sat. and Sun. New subscriptions call (905) 845-9742 or subscribe online @ www.oakvillebeaver.com from getting tested. "We are seeing an increase, it's not huge, but people are delaying testing for HIV and waiting much longer when they notice they have a couple of symptoms, and that's a concern for us," says McClemont. He said the symptoms associated with HIV are not unique and generally result in a general ill feeling. "It's AIDS where you might see more severe symptoms," he said, pointing to skin and throat lesions, weight loss and bowel problems. Pointing to a high-profile case that saw an HIV positive Hamilton man charged with first-degree murder following the deaths of two of his sexual partners, McClemont said negative media attention could further prevent people from getting tested. "That is something that doesn't represent most people with HIV/AIDS...how that person was demonized, it scares others into not wanting to get tested." Logan says it seems individuals have grown tired of HIV/AIDS warnings. "In the `80s there was lots of awareness. I hear some- times that the message has been diluted or it's been out there for so many years, that people have a `we know all about it' attitude." This rings especially true for young women. There has been an unprecedented increase in the rate of infection in females between the ages of 18 and 25. "Younger women are not getting the message. They should be empowered to negotiate safer sex," said McClemont, adding that young women are progressing from HIV to AIDS before See Knocking page 7 DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN means... Truly a legendary dining experience Reassuring appointments geared to your child's self-esteem and confidence ... THE WHOLE CHILD FIRST Conservative treatment of dental cavities. Bottle cavities treatment and oral habits management. Glen Abbey's Famous Sunday Brunch is Open to the Public Our award-winning brunch includes traditional breakfast fare plus a seafood buffet, customized omelets, a waffle station, a carvery, a large variety of salads, a mouthwatering selection of hot foods and a decadent dessert table. ...A NON TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCE. ... WHEN, WHY AND HOW **************** **************** **************** Topical fluorides and preventive fissure sealants ... A CAVITY-FREE GENERATION SPECIAL LIMITED TIME OFFER Book a Sunday Brunch reservation for four adults or more during March 2012 and receive 15% off your bill.* *Excludes alcoholic beverages. Please present this coupon at the time of purchase. Guidance of the emerging teeth with early interceptive orthodontics ... HELPING FACES GROW Adults $34.95 Seniors $28.95 Children under 12 $17.50 Kids under five eat free! Certified Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry DR KENNETH HUNE www.hunekayedental.com HUNE KAYE DENTAL GROUP 1540 North Service Rd. West. 3rd. Line & QEW (Tim Hortons Plaza) Oakville, Ontario, L6M4A1 NEW FAMILIES WELCOME For reservations call 905-844-3383. 905-844-0872 We sell the most homes in Canada. Let us help you sell yours. www.remaxaboutowne.com Aboutowne Reality Corp., Brokerage 905-338-9000 (Downtown Office) 905-842-7000 (Uptown Office) Independently owned and operated.