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Tattooing and piercing equipment can present a risk for hepatitis C and HIV when unsterilized equipment is re-used. The use of new or sterilized equipment is a highly effective strategy to prevent…

Universal precautions are an approach to help prevent transmission of blood-borne pathogens like hepatitis C and HIV. It is an approach in which all human blood and certain body fluids are treated as…

Practising safer sex is important for a person’s overall sexual, physical and emotional health. Safer sex strategies reduce the risk of transmission of HIV and other STIs and help prevent unwanted…

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) often have no symptoms and can have serious health consequences if left untreated. Testing is important for diagnosis. Many STIs can be treated or cured once…

Harm reduction refers to policies, programs and services that aim to reduce the harms associated with drug use rather than eliminate drug use itself.

Different substances produce varying effects in the body and most substances can be taken in multiple different ways.

Proper treatment and care is essential for pregnant people with HIV. Successful treatment is a highly effective strategy to reduce the risk of perinatal HIV transmission. Since a small risk of HIV…

Research is under way to develop microbicides and vaccines to prevent HIV but none have been approved for use.

Testing is the only way to know for sure if a person has HIV. Early diagnosis leads to better health outcomes by enabling access to care and treatment. Testing is also a gateway to prevention…

Testing is the only way to know for sure if a person has hepatitis C. Early diagnosis leads to better health outcomes by enabling access to treatment and cure. Testing is also a gateway to prevention…

HIV treatment usually involves taking a combination of medications, which may be formulated in one pill. Most HIV medications are taken orally at least once daily, but long-acting injectable options…

This webinar will provide an overview of the toolkit for women living with HIV to support its uptake and use by women living with HIV as a self-health advocacy tool.