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.
HIV is the virus that causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). If a pregnant woman is infected with HIV, the virus can be passed to and infect her baby. The screening tests detect HIV antigen (p24) and/or HIV antibodies in the blood. The combination HIV antibody and antigen test is the recommended screening test for HIV. It is available only as a blood test.