What and how to

prevent HIV, Influenza,

and STD
What is HIV/AIDS?
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that
attacks the body's immune system. If HIV is not
treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome). There is currently no
effective cure. Once people get HIV, they have it for
life. But with proper medical care, HIV can be
controlled.
What is Influenza/flu?
Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by
influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and
sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe
illness, and at times can lead to death.
What is STD?
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also known as
sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are very
common. STDs pass from one person to another
through vaginal, oral, and anal sex. They also can
spread through intimate physical contact like heavy
petting, though this is not very common.
How to prevent HIV?
For HIV in order to prevent it using by strategies such
as abstinence (not having sex), never sharing needles,
and using condoms the right way every time you have
sex. You may also be able to take advantage of HIV
prevention medicines such as pre-exposure prophylaxis
(PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP).
How to prevent Influenza?
For influenza The single best way to reduce the risk of seasonal
flu and its potentially serious complications is to get vaccinated
each year, but good health habits like avoiding people who are
sick, covering your cough and washing your hands often can help
stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like flu.
There also are flu antiviral drugs that can be used to treat and
prevent flu
How to prevent STD?
And last but not the least STD. to prevent STD Using a condom
correctly every time you have sex can help you avoid STDs.
Condoms lessen the risk of infection for all STDs. You still can
get certain STDs, like herpes or HPV, from contact with your
partner's skin even when using a condom.Most people say they
used a condom the first time they ever had sex, but when asked
about the last 4 weeks, less than a quarter said they used a
condom every time
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