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AIDS PREVENTION

Prevention of AIDS requires foresight and self-discipline. The requirements often seem personally restrictive, but they are effective and can save your life.

1. Do not have sexual intercourse with:

• People known or suspected to be infected with AIDS
• Multiple partners
• A person who has multiple partners
• People who use IV drugs

2. "Safe sex" practices, such as latex condoms, are highly effective in preventing HIV transmission.

3. Mothers who are HIV positive should not breast feed.

4. Avoid exposure to blood from injuries or nosebleeds where the HIV status of the bleeding individual is unknown. Protective clothing, masks, and goggles may be appropriate when caring for people who are injured.

5. GET TESTED!!!