A Basic Preventative Program for
HIV and AIDS
People can contract HIV and AIDS a variety
of ways such as sex, drug use, or even a blood transfusion,
although this last way is virtually non-existent since the mid
1980's when blood donation screening was instituted.
The extensive knowledge about HIV and AIDS has only come within the
past thirty or so years. Before that, these autoimmune conditions
were not even a blip on the medical community radar. Once seen as a
gay disease, HIV and AIDS has become a disease viewed more
universally. While strides are being made every day, there is still
no cure for these problems and chances are that there won't be for
a long time.
People can contract HIV and AIDS a variety of ways such as sex,
drug use, or even a blood transfusion, although this last way is
virtually non-existent since the mid 1980's when blood donation
screening was instituted. Knowing how these autoimmune conditions
are developed, it is easy to come up with a basic preventative
program for HIV and AIDS so that you don't contract them
either.
The Sex Factor
Do not engage in anal, oral or vaginal sex until you are sure of
your partner's HIV or AIDS status. If you are in a new
relationship, make it a point to exchange a doctor's lab report
showing that each of you has been tested negative for any type of
disease. Do not sleep with multiple partners without protection
such as a latex condom.
If one or both of you have HIV or AIDS, always use a latex
condom and lubricant during sex. There are different strains of HIV
and if you already have one, there is a chance you could contract
another and boost your chances of developing AIDS a lot quicker.
Plus, a condom will protect each of you from other sexually
transmitted diseases or even a common yeast infection.
Whenever you have a new partner, get another HIV/AIDS test to
keep your mind and that of your partner's at ease. Condoms are the
best way to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS but they are not
infallible.
Kill GermsInfection control is not just practiced in hospitals; it is practiced in any health care facility. This includes dental offices, animal shelters, laboratories, school settings, doctor offices and even nursing homes. Any location where some type of medical care is given should have infection control measures in place. The job of an infection control officer or department can be quite thankless. There are countless details to know and implement so continuing education for a person or people in that position is ongoing.
Health And Safety
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Just Say No to Drugs
Needles are the predominant way that HIV and AIDS is spread.
People who have developed major drug habits often stop caring about
sharing needles to shoot heroin or some other drug into their
system. They just care about their next fix. Unfortunately, not
taking precautions, even in drug use, can eventually kill you.
It's hard to lecture a drug user about the practice of using
clean needles for their next fix. When someone is that bad off to
inject an illicit substance into their bodies, the last thing they
are going to think about is HIV or AIDS.
Practice Proper Precautions
If you work in the healthcare field, always take proper
precautions when it comes to handling used needles. Every so often
you hear of a nurse or doctor pricking themselves with a needle
only to contract HIV. Be particularly diligent in handling needles
when administering drugs or taking blood from drug users and those
afflicted with HIV or AIDS.
If you are fond of tattoos, be sure the tattoo parlor you choose
practices cleanliness and have passed inspection. There have been
cases where innocent people go in for a tattoo and come out with
hepatitis or worse, HIV. All because the needle used was not
properly sterilized and cleaned.
You cannot contract HIV or AIDS by simple contact like a hug,
handshake or even sharing a glass. Basically, intimate contact of
bodily fluids through sex or needle use are the two primary
ways.
Latest Infection Control News
09/04/2008
Clark high schooler died of staph infection (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Nicknamed "Miss Smiley," the George Rogers Clark High School freshman who died Tuesday from a staph infection was loved by many, according to a family minister. Mckenna Brooke Hatchett, 14, was hospitalized early last week for a bruised hip she received during a soccer practice, said Clark County Schools Superintendent Ed Musgrove on Wednesday. Mckenna died Tuesday at University of ...
Clark high schooler died of staph infection (Lexington Herald-Leader)
09/05/2008
Library to hold senior health seminar Monday (Daily Record)
MOUNT OLIVE -- The library will present 'Senior Health & Wellness: Infection Control & Infectious Diseases' at 10 a.m. Monday at the library's gathering room.
Library to hold senior health seminar Monday (Daily Record)
09/05/2008
eGenomics Awarded First U.S. Patent Covering Rapid DNA Sequencing Technology Platform to Control Hospital-Acquired ... (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
eGenomics, Inc., a leader in the development of state of the art genomic and informational systems for infectious disease control, announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office recently issued U.S.
eGenomics Awarded First U.S. Patent Covering Rapid DNA Sequencing Technology Platform to Control Hospital-Acquired ... (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
09/04/2008
Clark high schooler died of staph infection (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Nicknamed "Miss Smiley," the George Rogers Clark High School freshman who died Tuesday from a staph infection was loved by many, according to a family minister. Mckenna Brooke Hatchett, 14, was hospitalized early last week for a bruised hip she received during a soccer practice, said Clark County Schools Superintendent Ed Musgrove on Wednesday. Mckenna died Tuesday at University of ...
Clark high schooler died of staph infection (Lexington Herald-Leader)
09/03/2008
Food trolleys carried dirty linen at aged care home (ABC via Yahoo!7 News)
A Melbourne aged care home has been sanctioned by the Federal Government for breaching hygiene, infection control and nutrition standards.
Food trolleys carried dirty linen at aged care home (ABC via Yahoo!7 News)
09/04/2008
Clark high schooler died of staph infection (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Nicknamed "Miss Smiley," the George Rogers Clark High School freshman who died Tuesday from a staph infection was loved by many, according to a family minister. Mckenna Brooke Hatchett, 14, was hospitalized early last week for a bruised hip she received during a soccer practice, said Clark County Schools Superintendent Ed Musgrove on Wednesday. Mckenna died Tuesday at University of ...
Clark high schooler died of staph infection (Lexington Herald-Leader)
09/05/2008
Library to hold senior health seminar Monday (Daily Record)
MOUNT OLIVE -- The library will present 'Senior Health & Wellness: Infection Control & Infectious Diseases' at 10 a.m. Monday at the library's gathering room.
Library to hold senior health seminar Monday (Daily Record)
09/03/2008
Food trolleys carried dirty linen at aged care home (ABC via Yahoo!7 News)
A Melbourne aged care home has been sanctioned by the Federal Government for breaching hygiene, infection control and nutrition standards.
Food trolleys carried dirty linen at aged care home (ABC via Yahoo!7 News)
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