It's time to V-Aware
HIV PREVENTION
According to HIV.gov (2018)
WRITTEN BY: NICOLE PAGGAO
Use Condom
Condom is very effective if used right away every time you have sex.
Reduce Your Number of Sexual Partners
Reducing your sexual partner also reduces your chance of getting transmitted with HIV since you have a lower chance of having a partner who has HIV.
Take PEP Within 72 Hours After a Possible HIV Exposure.
PEP or Post-exposure prophylaxis
is a medication taken when you are potentially exposed to HIV to prevent yourself from getting infected. This can also be used if you don’t know your HIV status and you think you’ve been exposed to HIV during sex. You will need to talk to your health care provider or an emergency doctor for PEP within 3 days of being exposed; the sooner you start your PEP, the better. When you are prescribed to take PEP by your doctor, you will have to take it once or twice a day for 28 days. PEP will be more effective if your HIV positive partner is also taking medication for Ushis/her HIV.
Talk to Your Doctor About PrEP.
PrEP or Pre-exposure prophylaxis
is a medication that reduces your chance of getting HIV. It can also help if you’re a HIV negative who's having an ongoing relationship with someone who is HIV positive. It can also help you if you’re a gay or bisexual man who had anal sex or been tested positive for any STD in the past 6 months. It could also be helpful if you’re a man or woman who doesn’t usually use a condom during sex.
Get Tested and Treated for Other STDs and Encourage Your Partners To Do the Same.
STD increases your chances of getting or transmitting HIV. If you are sexually active, it is best if you get tested at least once a year.
Choose Less Risky Sexual Behaviors.
HIV is mainly spread or transmitted by having anal or viginal sex without the use of condom or without taking any medication for HIV.
HIV TREATMENT
What is A.R.T?
Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is the use of HIV medicines to treat HIV infection. People on ART take a combination of HIV medicines (called an HIV treatment regimen) every day.
ART is recommended for everyone who has HIV. ART can’t cure HIV, but HIV medicines help people with HIV live longer, healthier lives. ART also reduces the risk of HIV transmission.
aidsinfo.nih.gov
DID YOU KNOW?
11166 also known as the Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Act,” replacing the 20-year-old Republic Act 8504. Under the new law, antiretroviral (ARV) treatment will be provided free of charge to all those diagnosed with HIV
news.abs-cbn.com.
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