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Frequently asked question: When are children given an HIV test?

If your mother and/or father have HIV
If you come from a country where HIV infections are common
If something has happened that puts you at increased risk (you have pricked yourself on a syringe or you have had unprotected sexual contact)
If you have symptoms associated with an HIV infection

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