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HIV Prevention
HIV Prevention
1. Safe Sex: Use condoms during sexual activity to reduce the risk of transmission.
2. PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis): Taking a daily medication (e.g., Truvada) can lower the risk of
contracting HIV, especially for high-risk individuals.
3. PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis): If exposed to HIV, a short-term treatment with antiretroviral drugs
can prevent infection if started within 72 hours.
4. HIV Testing: Regular testing to know your status and seek treatment if positive.
5. Needle Exchange Programs: Reducing the sharing of needles among intravenous drug users.
6. Treatment as Prevention (U=U): Effective HIV treatment can make the virus undetectable and
untransmittable.
9. Safer Injection Practices: For individuals using needles for medical reasons.
10. Supportive Communities: Reducing stigma and discrimination, which can help people access
prevention and treatment.