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Prevention of HIV/AIDS
(a) To prevent spread of HIV/AIDS, you are advised not to share
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sharp objects such as razor blades, hospital syringes and
pins. To share such objects with someone who is infected
can put you at risk.

(b) Pregnant mothers living with HIV/AIDS can protect their

babies from getting HIV infection. They can do so by
following a doctor’s advice.

(c) Breastfeeding mothers with HIV/AIDS should ensure that

their nipples are free from wounds.

(d) Children should be extra careful by ensuring they:

(i) do not engage in early sexual behaviours.

(ii) do not play in unsafe places, which can put them at
risk of rape.

(iii) report to their parents any rape or rape attempt.

(iv) do not walk alone, especially late in the evening.

(v) do not go to play away from home.

(vi) do not accept gifts from people they do not know well.

(e) Blood must be tested before being transfused to another
person.

Remember that AIDS is a dangerous disease. It has no cure or
vaccination. You cannot identify a person living with HIV/AIDS
by the naked eye. You can identify someone affected by testing

them for HIV/AIDS. The infected blood will show positive results.
It is very important to know ways of transmission of HIV/AIDS
and its preventive measures.

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