HANS: HIV/AIDS Network of Sarasota

 
 
Prevention
 

 

One very important tool in the fight against HIV/AIDS is prevention.  Three simple steps you can take to prevent yourself from contracting HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, are known as the ABCs of HIV Prevention. 

ABCs of HIV Prevention

A = Abstinence

B = Be in a monogamous relationship

C = Condoms (use one every time you have sex to protect yourself and others.) 

Hepatitis Prevention

People living with HIV are at greater risk for contracting hepatitis.  Hepatitis comes in three forms and can be prevented.

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The Condom Trail

 

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HANS Members have partnered with local establishments to form the Condom Trail, a network of locations offering free condoms.  Our goal: to join forces in the community to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS.  Use our Condom Trail Map to locate participating organizations.

Condoms can prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies.   Reducing your number of sexual partners may help reduce your risk of infections.  But if you are sexually active, using a condom is key to staying healthy. 

The Condom Trail is a great opportunity to promote safer sex and healthier lifestyles.   HIV affects everyone regardless of age, race, religion or creed-men and women, rich and poor, straight, gay, or bi-sexual.  The risk is higher for some groups than for others, but condoms are for everyone.  Twenty-five years into the AIDS pandemic, using a condom is still the most effective way for sexually active people to protect themselves. 

 

 

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