f I have HIV, can I eat meat, poultry, and fish?

f I have HIV, can I eat meat, poultry, and fish?

Yes. Meat, poultry (such as chicken or turkey), and fish can make you sick only if they are raw, undercooked, or spoiled.

To avoid illness:

• Cook all meat and poultry until they are no longer pink in the middle. If you use a meat thermometer, the temperature inside the meat or poultry should be over 165° F. Fish should be cooked until it is flaky, not rubbery.
• After handling raw meat, poultry, and fish, wash your hands well with soap and water before you touch any other food.
• Thoroughly wash cutting boards, cooking utensils, and countertops with soap and hot water after they have had contact with raw meat, poultry, or fish.
• Do not let uncooked meat, poultry, or fish or their juices touch other food or each other.
• Do not let meat, poultry, or fish sit at room temperature for more than a few minutes. Keep them in the refrigerator until you are ready to cook them.
• Eat or drink only pasteurized milk or dairy products.