Tag: HIV Prevention
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HIV Prevention — Protecting Yourself and Others
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Preventing HIV is not only possible—it’s easier than ever with the right knowledge, tools, and support. Whether you’re protecting yourself or looking out for someone you care about, this post will guide you through proven HIV prevention methods and how you can be part of the solution. Why HIV Prevention Matters Every new HIV infection…
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HIV and Safe Sex: Why Condoms Are Still Essential
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Condoms are highly effective in preventing HIV transmission when used correctly and consistently. Studies show that consistent condom use reduces the risk of HIV transmission by about 85% to 99% during sexual activity. Here’s how condoms work: Latex condoms are most commonly used and highly effective against HIV. Polyurethane condoms are suitable for individuals allergic…
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Understanding the basics of HIV
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the immune system, specifically targeting CD4 cells (also called T cells), which are a type of white blood cell crucial for fighting infections. Over time, if left untreated, HIV can weaken the immune system to the point where the body has trouble defending itself against opportunistic…
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Undetectable Equals Untransmittable (U=U): A Game-Changer in the Fight Against HIV
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In the fight against HIV, breakthroughs and advancements are constantly reshaping the landscape of prevention and treatment. Undetectable Equals Untransmittable (U=U) is one such groundbreaking concept that has changed the way we perceive and approach the virus. U=U has not only offered hope to those living with HIV but also stands as a testament to…
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Ladies! PrEP Yourself: All You Need To Know About PrEP for Women In India
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PrEP is a daily medication that can help protect people at high risk of HIV from contracting the virus. PrEP is extremely effective for everyone, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. Women in India have not benefited from PrEP on a large scale. Only a minute percentage of women have been using PrEP or have…
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How Can I Avoid HIV?: 5 Tips To Prevent HIV Transmission
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The word HIV is enough to send shivers down anyone’s spine. HIV is incorrectly assumed to bea death-knell by many people. This is also the reason many people try to avoid this seeminglymorbid subject altogether, thus missing out on even the important points – like adopting suitablemethods to be cautious against the virus. Today, it…
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PrEP for HIV – A Life Saver
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Ours was an arranged marriage. So it took us a while to develop feelings for each other. And just as we were beginning to enjoy being together and looking forward to starting a family, Rohith started feeling unwell. Rohith worked in the emergency department of a big hospital and was quick to run all the…
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HIV- PREVENTION IS BETTER AS THERE IS NO CURE
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HIV or Human Immunodeficiency Virus has haunted the entire world for almost 3.5 decades now, as the first few cases were identified in the year 1981. Numerous people have become a victim of this deadly virus and what makes it worse is that cure is still non-existent. Though the process of virus replication can be…