- The only way to know for sure if someone has HIV is for them to have a blood test. Counseling should be included before and after the test.
- Unprotected sex is the primary way people in the Caribbean become infected with HIV.
- Any type of unprotected sex (vaginal, anal or oral) can result in the transfer of the virus.
- More than 50 percent of all HIV/AIDS cases are in the age group 20 - 39.
- Only certain body fluids carry HIV in strong enough quantities to infect another person, these are blood, semen, vaginal fluids and breast milk.
- HIV cannot be transmitted through tears, sweat or saliva.
Abstain - its your choice;
If you want to be sexually active, pick one partner and be faithful;
Demand a condom - use a condom consistently and correctly every time and
Spread the word - conquer the ignorance and prejudices associated with this disease
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