Am I at risk?
Who is at risk of getting HIV?
- anyone who has unsafe sex with a person whose HIV status is positive or unknown;
- anyone whose blood comes into contact with the blood of a person whose HIV status is positive or unknown, for example when sharing syringes and needles;
- the baby of an HIV-positive mother (during pregnancy, birth or breastfeeding).
How can I avoid getting HIV?
- use a condom and water-based lubricant when having sex;
- use a clean syringe and needle & all other equipment when injecting drugs;
- make sure that equipment is sterile if getting a piercing or tattoo.
If you have any questions that you would like to discuss don't hesitate to contact NTAHC and speak to one of our workers.