How You Can And Can't

Get AIDS Or HIV

You are probably wondering about AIDS and how you can and can't get AIDS and HIV. AIDS has been a risk since 1985. You can't get AIDS HIV by these modes:

• talking with a diagnosed person with AIDS
• drinking the same water or sharing and eating the same foods
• sitting next to the diagnosed person.
• breathing through the air
• sharing pens and pencils
• sitting on the same toilet as someone who has AIDS
• getting bit by an insect
• playing on the same playground equipment
• swimming in the same pool
• donating blood (Since 1985 researchers have been testing blood.)
• getting a blood transfusion (That was proven in 1985 by researchers.)

So if you ever meet anyone with AIDS don't be afraid of the diagnosed person, because these things can't hurt you.

There are not very many ways to get AIDS, but you still have to be careful what you do. Here are some things you should avoid:

• having sex without protection
• having multiple partners
• sharing needles

If you want to avoid getting AIDS, try doing these things:

• Wear rubber gloves when helping people with AIDS.
• If you do have sex, use condoms
• Use sterilized needles anytime you are using needles.
• Don't take illegal drugs.
• Exercise for good health to boost your Immune System.
• Eat well for nutrietion.

Use these safety precautions for your health.