What is your review of HIV Prevention?

There is no vaccine to prevent HIV infection and no cure for AIDS. But it is possible to protect themselves and others from infection. To prevent the transmission of HIV: 1. Use a new condom every time you have sex, women can use a female condom. read more

2. The use of the combination of Truvada drug (emtricitabine-tenofovir) may reduce the risk of sexually transmitted HIV infection in those who are at high risk. 3. Tell your sexual partners if you have HIV. 4. If you are HIV-positive, you can pass the infection to the baby. read more

HIV prevalence is increasing worldwide because people on antiretroviral therapy are living longer, although new infections decreased from 3·3 million in 2002, to 2·3 million in 2012. Global AIDS-related deaths peaked at 2·3 million in 2005, and decreased to 1·6 million by 2012. read more

Get tested and know your partner’s HIV status. Talk to your partner about HIV testing and get tested before you have sex. Use this testing locator from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to find an HIV testing location near you. Have less risky sex. read more