At CHIP, we regularly talk with individuals, schools, and other community agencies who have concerns or need information about HIV in general.
The best way to prevent yourself from contracting HIV is to not engage in risky behaviors.

REDUCE YOUR RISK
Educate Yourself
This page is chock full of resources just for you! Check out the hotlines page for numbers that will connect you to real-live people that will answer your questions. You can also go to local clinics such as Planned Parenthood in order to get your questions answered.

Practice Safe Sex
Of course, the best way to not get HIV from sex is to not have sex. But if you think you’re ready, be safe! It’s more than just using condoms. Know your limitations and fears. Know what you want from sex. Be sure you are ready. The more conformable you are with your decision to have sex, the

easier it is to be safe. Talk to your partner and let him or her know your concerns. Use condoms and other barriers such as dental dams and lube.

Use Safely
If you feel like you can’t control your urges to inject drugs, do it safely! Use a new needle every time. If no new needles are available, use a bleach kit to clean the needle before injecting.

Get tested
Being safe only works if you know you’re already HIV-free. That’s why it’s important to get tested. Be sure to get a follow-up test three to six months after your first one. Then get tested every time you put yourself at risk. The earlier HIV is detected, the better chance you have of living longer and healthier.

CDC National Prevention Information Service

http://www.cdcnpin.org
CDC National Prevention Information Service: Spanish- and English-speaking NPIN specialists can be accessed Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. eastern time, by calling 1–800–458–5231 or 1–800–243–7012 (TTY). NPIN can also be accessed through NPIN FAX, a 24-hour, fax on-demand service (1–800–458–5231

CDC Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention

http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/dhap.htm
The Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention (DHAP), in collaboration with international, national, State, and community partners, works to prevent HIV and to reduce the incidence of HIV-related illness and death.

Center for AIDS Prevention Studies
http://www.caps.ucsf.edu