No Unprotected Sex

No Unprotected Sex
Unprotected penetrative sex can conduce to transmission of the virus from one body into another. If you are HIV positive abstain from sex for the sake of the other person. Both male and female condoms are supposed to protect and prevent transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STD), however, it is not foolproof. Having sex with multiple partners also increases the risk of contracting AIDS, thus, be faithful to one partner.

Careful Blood Transfusions
People working in blood banks need to be very careful while dealing with blood. They not only have to take of themselves, but also need to test blood accurately. Transfusion of HIV positive blood at the hospital has caused large numbers of people across the globe to die of AIDS.

Sterilized Instruments
People in the medical field or tattooing industry should be very careful while dealing with their sharp instruments. They should maintain necessary precautions such that they do not get pricked by the infected needle in their hands. Moreover, they should also sterilize equipments before reuse to prevent the spread of infection from one patient to another. Sharing injections to take drugs, razors, etc. is not advised.

Breastfeeding Precautions
To prevent HIV transmission from mother to child, the pregnant woman needs to take some antiretroviral drugs to stop the transfer of the virus from the mother's body into the fetus growing in the womb and even during childbirth. The risk of passing the virus via breast milk can be avoided by feeding the baby exclusively on breast milk and not even water. This is because giving formula milk or water can damage the child's insides. The mother should make sure the nipples are not cracked or bleeding. Start feeding the baby solid food at 4-6 months and then stop breastfeeding immediately. One can even avoid breastfeeding, however, only if an alternative feeding option is available, that is feasible, safe and affordable.