Category: Canadian HIV Research and Education

How to Use THCp Vape Products Safely While Living with HIV

THCP vape pens can be used by people living with HIV, but only under close medical supervision and with careful attention to antiretroviral medication interactions, immune function, and lung health. The primary safety concern isn’t THCp itself, but rather how vaping affects your respiratory system when your immune system may already be managing inflammation, and whether cannabinoids interact with the specific HIV medications you take. If your viral load is undetectable, your CD4 count is stable above 500, and your healthcare provider has reviewed your full medication list for …

How HIV Statistics in Canada Compare to the Global Picture

Understand that you’re part of a global community: approximately 39 million people worldwide are living with HIV today, and the landscape has transformed dramatically. Where HIV was once considered a terminal diagnosis, modern treatment has made it a manageable chronic condition, with people living full, healthy lives when they have access to care.
Recognize the progress being made globally. New HIV infections have declined by 39% since 2010, and AIDS-related deaths have fallen by 51% since their peak in 2004. These numbers reflect real advances in prevention, testing, and treatment access. Countries around the world have …