The wait times in our emergency departments are longer than usual due to illnesses like RSV and the flu. View our estimated ED wait times and learn more about where to get care for your sick child.
Say: ADES
The letters in AIDS stand for:
AIDS is a disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This virus weakens the immune system by killing a kind of white blood cell needed to fight infections. A person who has been infected with the HIV virus may not get AIDS for a long time.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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