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 not 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.
Fear Of GermsA Short but Serious Look at the Possibility of Bird Flu Pandemic
Influenza has perhaps been one of the world's most prolific killers in the past. In fact, there have been three pandemics in the past century that killed millions of people. What most people don't realize is that various strains of avian flu have been behind all of the pandemics. The last pandemic was in 1968 and the World Health Organization is worried that the recent outbreaks of a new strain of avian flu could trigger another pandemic.
Infection Control Nurse
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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 them 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 is the two primary ways.
Latest News Regarding Infection Control ?
09/06/2008
Infection limits hospital access (Owen Sound Sun Times)
Officials have limited access to the women and child unit at the Owen Sound hospital after a higher than normal number of newborn babies were found to have contracted a skin infection called MRSA, a type of staphylococcus that is resistant to the antibiotic commonly used to treat it. [...]
Infection limits hospital access (Owen Sound Sun Times)
09/06/2008
The Herts Advertiser (Herts Advertiser)
A SHARP decline in the number of infections at local hospitals has been highlighted in a report. West Herts Hospitals NHS Trust (WHHT) has seen a dramatic reduction in infections such as MRSA and C.Diff in their annual infection control report.
The Herts Advertiser (Herts Advertiser)
09/04/2008
Canadian hospitals lax on infection control: watchdog (Regina Leader-Post)
The widespread use of antibiotics has made hospitals "less vigorous" about infection control, says the Toronto physician charged with spurring Ontario hospitals to report outbreaks of the potentially fatal C. difficile superbug.
Canadian hospitals lax on infection control: watchdog (Regina Leader-Post)
09/06/2008
Infection limits hospital access (Owen Sound Sun Times)
Officials have limited access to the women and child unit at the Owen Sound hospital after a higher than normal number of newborn babies were found to have contracted a skin infection called MRSA, a type of staphylococcus that is resistant to the antibiotic commonly used to treat it. [...]
Infection limits hospital access (Owen Sound Sun Times)
09/06/2008
Patient, staff safety top priority for VIHA (Nanaimo Daily News)
I am writing in response to your articles and opinion piece published in the Nanaimo Daily News on Aug. 9, 12 and 13 concerning the current outbreak of Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infection at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.
Patient, staff safety top priority for VIHA (Nanaimo Daily News)
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)
09/06/2008
Infection limits hospital access (Owen Sound Sun Times)
Officials have limited access to the women and child unit at the Owen Sound hospital after a higher than normal number of newborn babies were found to have contracted a skin infection called MRSA, a type of staphylococcus that is resistant to the antibiotic commonly used to treat it. [...]
Infection limits hospital access (Owen Sound Sun Times)
09/06/2008
The Herts Advertiser (Herts Advertiser)
A SHARP decline in the number of infections at local hospitals has been highlighted in a report. West Herts Hospitals NHS Trust (WHHT) has seen a dramatic reduction in infections such as MRSA and C.Diff in their annual infection control report.
The Herts Advertiser (Herts Advertiser)
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