What You Need To Know About HIV and AIDS

HIV and AIDS: Know the Facts

HIV, Or The Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Attacks The Body's Immune System, Making It Difficult To Fight Off Infections. AIDS, Or Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Is The Most Severe Stage Of HIV Infection.

How Is HIV Transmitted?

HIV Is Primarily Transmitted Through:

• Unprotected Sexual Intercourse
• Sharing Needles Or Syringes
• From Mother To Child During Pregnancy, Childbirth, Or Breastfeeding

What Are The Symptoms Of HIV?

Early Symptoms Of HIV Can Be Flu-Like And Include:

• Fever
• Fatigue
• Swollen Lymph Nodes
• Rash

How to Prevent HIV?

There Are Several Ways To Prevent HIV Infection:

• Get Tested Regularly
• Use Condoms Consistently And Correctly
• Avoid Sharing Needles Or Syringes
• If You Are Pregnant, Get Tested Early And Ask Your Doctor About Prep Or PEP
• Remember, HIV Is Not A Death Sentence. With Proper Treatment And Care, People With HIV Can Live Long And He