Must I be concerned about other How can I protect myself?

Republic of the Philippines

ways of transmission? Jose Rizal Memorial State University
• Get tested
The Premier State University in Zamboanga Del Norte
YES • Stay with one uninfected partner
Main Campus, Dapitan City
Graduate School
• The virus can also be transmitted through
• If you are sexually active, use a condom
oral sex
consistently and correctly at all times.
• Through tattooing and body piercing if the
• Stay away from drugs especially if it
needles are contaminated with the virus
involves sharing needles
• Through needle sharing during
• Get as much information on HIV/ AIDS
intravenous drug use
• Be responsible when making decisions
about sex
ATTENTION!!! • Develop a relationship built on trust and
Alcohol and other drugs can interfere openness with your partner
with your ability to make responsible
decisions. • When in doubt, ask questions!

BE RESPONSIBLE! GET TESTED TODAY! Core Messages on HIV and AIDS

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The Mathematics of HIV 1.
2.
Knowing the Facts
+ •
Responsible Behaviour
= 3.
HIV and AIDS Prevention
You are on the road to HIV and
What is HIV?
Human Immunodeficiency Virus is the
The Philippines has the fastest growing
virus that causes AIDS.
HIV epidemic in Asia Pacific.
A person can be infected with this virus
If you take control of your life and be and be unaware of it and pass it on to other
responsible when making decisions persons.
regarding sex, like What is AIDS? S?
•
•
delaying sexual activity
sticking to one uninfected partner
using a condom at all times
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
is the last stage of HIV infection. It affects
• waiting until you are sure about
your body’s ability to fight off infections.
sex you can protect yourself and
your partner from contracting the
virus? How is HIV Spread?
There is no need to fear once you have
the right information
• From an infected person to an
uninfected person through unprotected
• Do the right thing sex.
• Speak openly with your friends
and/or partners about
• From a mother to her child during
responsible sexual decisions.
pregnancy, delivery and/or
breastfeeding
AIDS prevention! • Through blood transfusion if the blood
is contaminated with the virus