Opponents of legalizing marijuana focus on risk to teens. DENVER/LOS ANGELES Opponents of legalizing marijuana in three western states are targeting mothers in a fight over ballot measures that for the first time could make recreational pot use legal in parts of the United States.
HIV/STD Reporting by Insurance Companies. Insurance companies can use the Notification of Positive HIV Status Form to report a positive HIV test. The purpose of this form is for insurance companies to report a positive HIV test for public health follow up by DSHS. Additionally, a processing fee of $25.00 must be paid to the DSHS fiscal department for this service. To obtain this form, call the DSHS TB/HIV/STD Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch at 512-533-3000.
Once infection occurs, it can take a couple of weeks for symptoms to appear. These may include flu-like symptoms, weight loss, and fatigue. However, HIV might not cause symptoms for several years. The only way to know if you have HIV is to get tested. Knowing your status allows you to get treatment sooner and to take steps to prevent transmitting the infection to others.