HIV: How to Protect Yourself and Others

HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. HIV is considered a sexually transmitted infection (STI) because it can be transmitted through vaginal or anal sex (and even oral sex, although the chances are much lower). This means that HIV cannot be spread through behaviors like shaking hands, hugging or kissing. There is no cure for HIV, but it can be treated. Watch the full video to learn more!

Edit: People living with HIV today can take medication that is so effective that the HIV in their blood becomes undetectable - they still have HIV, and an HIV test looking for HIV antibodies will still be positive, but the virus is undetectable in their blood. When this happens, they will no longer transmit HIV to a sexual partner, even if they don’t use condoms. Medical professionals call this U=U, which stands for “undetectable equals untransmittable.” Scientists have done a lot of research to prove this.
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Roots of Health: Filipino
Queer Lexicon Germany: German
HERA North Macedonia: Macedonian


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