UNICEF: Claudia Schiffer PSA: Growing up free of HIV

NEW YORK, USA, 8 May 2009 Almost every minute of every day, a baby is infected with HIV, passed on by his or her mother during pregnancy, labour or delivery. For many of these babies, early diagnosis is their only chance of survival.

To help address their situation, renowned model and UNICEF UK Ambassador Claudia Schiffer is featured in a new public service announcement on the importance of early testing and treatment to save the lives of infants who have HIV.

As Ms. Schiffer notes in the PSA, infants who are diagnosed and treated early on have a far higher chance of survival than those who go untested and untreated. Mothers can also prevent HIV transmission and protect their own health by being tested and treated themselves during pregnancy.

To read the full story, visit http://www.unicef.org/aids/index_49622.html

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• HIV/AIDS
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[UpdatedMason]

she had her baby on may 14th (:

[crossy70]

What's with Claudia's fake English accent?

[keungchaic]

Good on you Claudia for supporting a good cause!