Can HIV/AIDS be prevented?
• Do not share needles or syringes with another person • Obtain clean needles and syringes from a pharmacy or Needle Exchange Program • Seek treatment for drug addiction • Do not have unsafe or unprotected sexual intercourse with individuals if you are not certain of their HIV negative status, or abstain from all sexual contact • Avoid sexual activities or practices that may injure body tissues and result in direct blood contact • Do not use illegal injection drugs or share injection equipment. Avoid unprotected sexual contact with people who use illegal drugs • Avoid unprotected or unsafe activities with multiple partners or sex industry workers • Avoid having sex under the influence of alcohol or drugs that may alter your ability to make safer sexual decisions • Use a latex condom correctly and consistently every time. When using latex condoms, always use a water soluble personal lubricant like glycerine or lubricating jellies . Never use petroleum based lubricants, hand lotions or o
