Resources & Forms

Perinatal Rapid HIV Testing Training Scenarios (2014)

These training scenarios are designed to assist staff in understanding Illinois' law regarding rapid HIV testing of pregnant people. These scenarios were developed in 2014 by the Pediatric AIDS Chicago Prevention Initiative (PACPI) and the 24/7 Illinois Perinatal HIV... - Read More

Neonatal AZT Instructions

This patient handout, developed by the Illinois Perinatal HIV Hotline, is designed to assist parents/caretakers in administering neonatal AZT (Zidovudine, Retrovir) to their newborn infants. It includes information on timely dosing and what to do if the infant spits up... - Read More

PRTII Perinatal Rapid HIV Testing Implementation Guide

This document is a historical guide to the implementation of perinatal rapid HIV testing that was initiated in Illinois in 2004. This document contains resources to guide the process of implementation of rapid HIV testing in labor and delivery units. It includes sample... - Read More

Support Groups

HIV and pregnancy can be very isolating. It may be helpful to seek out a support group either in person or online. There are professionals that can help pregnant people with HIV talk about their feelings, talk to partners about an HIV diagnosis, discuss safe sex options... - Read More

IDPH Screening Recommendations for Pregnant People

Intrauterine or perinatally transmitted STIs, Hepatitis B/C, and HIV can have debilitating effects on pregnant people, their partners, and their fetuses. All pregnant people and their sex partners should be questioned and if needed, counseled about the possibility of... - Read More

Rapid HIV Testing Materials for IL Emergency Departments

All Illinois emergency departments are encouraged to conduct rapid HIV testing of pregnant people. These are the main resources that emergency departments will need for this purpose. Counseling and Testing CDC Revised HIV Testing Recommendations in Healthcare... - Read More

Rapid HIV Testing Materials for IL Birthing Hospitals

All Illinois birthing hospitals conduct rapid HIV testing in labor and delivery units. These are the main resources that hospitals will need to perform rapid HIV testing on pregnant people. Counseling and Testing CDC Revised HIV Testing Recommendations in... - Read More

Congenital Syphilis

Health care providers are required by Illinois law (410 ILCS 320/1) to screen all pregnant people for syphilis infection during the first prenatal visit and during the third trimester. In the event any blood tests shall show a positive or inconclusive result, an... - Read More

ACOG: Preexposure Prophylaxis for the Prevention of Human Immunodeficiency Virus

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' Committee Opinion Preexposure Prophylaxis for the Prevention of Human Immunodeficiency Virus addresses the use of PrEP in combination with other proven HIV prevention methods as a useful HIV prevention strategy for... - Read More

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