HIV/AIDS has taken the world by storm ever since it was discovered a few decades ago.
HIV is the causative agent for AIDS and it is still up to this day incurable.
Knowing what AIDS and HIV does to a single person can make a lot of difference in fighting against it.
Here are some things you can do to stop the spread of HIV and AIDS.
Maintain a healthy sexual relationship.
This means that to stop the spread of the disease maintain a sexual relationship with one person.
Always be careful in choosing a partner to have sex with.
Monogamy is the key to preventing this disease from spreading.
Learn having protected sex.
Use condoms and other methods that protect you from the unwanted disease.
It is also been known that male circumcision reduces the risk of HIV in men.
Always be cautious in needles and blood contact.
The transfer of HIV and AIDs is through bodily fluids which includes blood and sperm.
And if you are pricked by a needle being used by a person infected with HIV then there is a chance that you might have one too.
Be aware of the risks involved with HIV and AIDS.
Join programs that spread awareness to young people who are especially at risk of getting HIV and AIDS.
There are several government programs that cater to health education regarding the disease.
Consult medical attention if you are a mother with HIV in order for you learn how to prevent transferring your health deficiency to your child if ever you are currently pregnant.
The doctors will prescribe you with antiretroviral drugs that prevent the transmission of disease.
Open wounds usually help transmit the disease which is why you need to be clean and hygienic all the time.
Wash your hands properly and avoid contact with open wounds and bodily fluids at all costs.
Have yourself screened yearly.
You might not know it until the first sign and symptom appear.
In order to prevent the spread of the disease, make sure you are clean.