- Because there is no effective vaccine and no cure for
HIV, the only way to protect oneself is prevention.
- People should either abstain from having sex or use latex
condoms, during oral, anal, or vaginal sex. Only condoms
made of latex should be used, and whenever necessary only
water-based lubricants should be used. People who are allergic
to latex can use polyurethane condoms.
- Although some laboratory evidence shows that spermicides
can kill HIV, there is no conclusive evidence if it can
prevent transmission.
- The risk of HIV transmission from a pregnant woman to
her baby is significantly reduced if she takes AZT during
pregnancy, labour and delivery, and her baby takes it for
the first six weeks of life. Nevirapine is also found to
be useful. But, one should seek expert medical assistance
in such situations. Click
here for Services.
- Having a sexually transmitted disease (STD) can increase
manifold a person's chances of getting HIV through sexual
contact. So, it is necessary to treat STD as soon as you
suspect infection. Click
here to consult a physician.
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