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Preventative Programs for HIV and AIDSContraction of HIV and AIDS can happen in a variety of ways such as sex, drug use, or even a blood transfusion, since the mid 1980's when blood donation screening was instituted, although this last way is now virtually non-existent
People can contract HIV and AIDS a variety of ways such as sex, drug use, or even a blood transfusion, however, since blood donation screening was instituted, this has been virtually non-existent since the mid 1980's. Knowing how these autoimmune conditions are developed, it's easy to come up with a basic preventative program for HIV and AIDS so that you don't contract them either in the future. Sex Factor Try not to engage in anal, oral or vaginal sex until you are sure of your partner's HIV or AIDS status. If you're in a new relationship, first make it a point to exchange a doctor's lab report showing that each of you has been tested negative for any type of disease. Don't sleep with multiple partners without protection like a latex condom. If one or both of you have HIV or AIDS, always wear a latex condom and lubricant during sex. There are different strains of HIV and if you already have one, there is a chance you could contract another and boost your chances of developing AIDS faster. Plus, a condom will protect each of you from other sexually transmitted diseases or something like a common yeast infection. Whenever you have a new partner, get another HIV/AIDS test to keep you and your partner's mind at ease. Condoms are the best way to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS but they're not infallible.
Say No to Drugs Needles are the most common way that HIV and AIDS is spread. Those who've developed major drug habits often stop caring about sharing needles to shoot heroin or some other drug into their system, all they care about their next fix. Unfortunately, not taking precautions, even in drug use, can eventually kill you, so always be careful It's hard to lecture a drug user about the practice of using clean needles for their next fix, unfortunately someone who is that bad off to inject an illicit substance into their bodies, the last thing they are going to think about is HIV or AIDS. Proper Precautions If you work in the healthcare field, make sure to always take proper precautions when it comes to handling used needles. Every so often you hear of a nurse or doctor pricking themselves with a needle only to contract HIV. Be particularly diligent in handling needles when administering drugs or taking blood from drug users and those with HIV or AIDS.
If you love tattoos, be sure the tattoo parlor you choose practices cleanliness and have passed inspection. There have been cases where innocent people go in for a tattoo and come out with hepatitis or worse, HIV, just because the needle used was not properly sterilized and cleaned. Remember, you can't contract HIV or AIDS by simple contact like a hug, handshake or even sharing a glass. Basically, intimate contact of bodily fluids through sex or needle use is the two primary ways. Latest News Regarding Infection Control ?
10/14/2008 |
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