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Earvin 'Magic' Johnson and Cookie Johnson Public Service Announcement (PSA) focuses on HIV/AIDS and African Americans

ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --Today, on the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day, the Magic Johnson Foundation and Abbott are calling on the public to educate themselves, their family and friends about HIV/AIDS and its impact on the African-American community. A new social networking tool allows Facebook users to stand with Magic by learning the facts about HIV/AIDS, getting tested and knowing their status and seeking treatment, if needed.

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More than one million Americans have been affected by the disease, and the epidemic continues to disproportionally affect African Americans. Abbott and the Magic Johnson Foundation, partners in the "I Stand With Magic, Campaign to End Black HIV/AIDS," aim to address the alarming rate of HIV/AIDS among the African-American community.

"We need to take it upon ourselves to reduce the number of new infections, especially in the African-American community where they make up half of new HIV/AIDS infections," said Earvin "Magic" Johnson. "Educating minority communities about HIV/AIDS and encouraging them to get tested, go back for their results and seek treatment is crucial to stopping the spread of HIV. Early detection can save your life. The earlier you know your status, the earlier you can get treatment and take action to help manage this disease."

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