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* Do not share needles if you an injecting drug user * Use a condom whenever you have sex * Try to have just one sexual partner and try to make sure that this partner is also following these 3 rules.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 15y agoThere are numerous ways to protect yourself from HIV and AIDS. Do not share needles and syringes to inject drugs, Do not share the "works" used to prepare drugs to be injected, such as steroids, vitamins, or illiciet drugs. Do not share needles used for body piercing or tattooing. Use latex condoms correctly and consistently, Do not be afraid or embarrassed to be tested for sexually transmitted diseases and require your partner/s do the same. Many people have HIV and do not know it, the only sure way to know is to be tested.
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∙ 14y agoAlways use condoms. Its also a good idea for you and your partner to have a STD screening every 6 months, or whenever you change partners.
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