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In Southend, around 3% of people are estimated to be living with HIV. This is higher than the national average of 1%. A major issue is late diagnosis, which can harm health and increase the chance of passing HIV to others. HIV affects the immune system and makes it harder to fight infections. Without treatment, it can develop into AIDS, the most advanced stage. AIDS can be treated, but it is harder to manage. You can find information about symptoms on the NHS website. Health

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