HIV doesn’t care about age. If you are sexually active — no matter how old you are — here’s what you should know:
If you think you have been exposed , or if you were sexually assaulted, talk to your doctor or nurse about taking PEP.
While taking PEP, you still need to take steps to prevent HIV, including using a condom with sex partners.If you are HIV-positive, taking antiretroviral medicine can reduce your viral load to keep you healthy. Knowing your viral load measurement and how to control it by reducing it to undetectable levels can protect your unborn baby during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. It can also help prevent spreading HIV to your sexual partner.
Women who drink alcohol or use drugs may also be at higher risk of sexual assault or rape, which may put you at risk for HIV. If you are assaulted or raped, you need to see a doctor right away. Your doctor may decide that you should get Throw away needles and syringes after one use. Do not throw them in the regular trash. You can use an old laundry detergent or milk jug to collect used needles and syringes and then seal the container before disposing of it. Check with your local health department about the correct way to throw away the container.How can I prevent HIV if I get tattoos or body piercings?Ask questions about how the staff sterilizes their equipment.
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