HIV and Birth Control
10th Grade · Health · 20 min
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Learning Objective
I can describe how HIV is transmitted and how birth control methods can prevent pregnancy but not necessarily HIV transmission.
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HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus and can lead to the development of AIDS.
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HIV can only be spread through bodily fluids, such as through sex or sharing a drug needle.
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Condoms can help provide protection during sex, and PrEP is a medication that can lower the risk of getting HIV.
