HOW TO PREVENT HIV
Your best protection against HIV is your knowledge about how the virus is transmitted and what steps you can take to reduce your risk.
HIV is usually transmitted through unprotected sex. Make sure to regularly use condoms with your partner.
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Use condoms during sex
Receive injections only from health professionals
Never share your drug injection equipment with another.
Consult your Doctor about PrEP
PrEP or pre-exposure prophylaxis is an prevention option where you can take HIV pills (daily) or injections (monthly) to lower your risk of getting HIV.
Limit the number of your sexual partners
Having less partners means less chances of having a partner with uncontrolled HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI).
Get tested for STDs
Consult your doctor and get tested for sexually transmitted diseases--both you and your partner.
Get tested for HIV
Have a conversation with your partner about HIV testing. Get tested before you have sex: both you and your partner.