What are the prevention and control of HIV AIDS?
Basic Information on Prevention You can use 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).
Can HIV be treated to prevent it from becoming AIDS?
HIV medicine is called antiretroviral therapy (ART). There is no effective cure for HIV. But with proper medical care, you can control HIV. Most people can get the virus under control within six months.
Why is HIV prevention important?
HIV prevention has also generated substantial economic benefits. For every HIV infection that is prevented, an estimated $360,000 is saved in the cost of providing lifetime HIV treatment, resulting in significant cost-savings for the health care system.
What are true facts about HIV?
Facts about HIV and AIDSFact: HIV and AIDS are problems in the United States. ... Fact: HIV is not the same as AIDS. ... Fact: HIV tests are reliable. ... Fact: HIV cannot be cured. ... Fact: There is no vaccine to prevent HIV. ... Fact: People with HIV should start HIV medicine right away.More items...•Nov 21, 2018