Published Friday, June 27, 2008 6:05 AM

Free HIV testing to be available

The Brazos County Health Department will administer free HIV tests from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday.

The event is in recognition of National HIV Testing Day on Friday, part of an annual campaign by the National Association of People with AIDS that encourages everyone to get tested.

The health department is at 201 N. Texas Ave. in Bryan. A photo ID is required to get a test.

An estimated 180,000 to 280,000 people nationwide don't realize they are HIV-positive, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus, which attacks the immune system.

The Community Health Center will offer free HIV testing at Revolution Café & Bar from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday.

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