Transmission of HIV is possible through sexual intercourse, blood transfusion, injection drug users and from mother to child, during labour, birth and breastfeeding.
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (or PrEP) is when people at very high risk for HIV take HIV medicines daily to lower their chances of getting infected. PrEP is highly effective for preventing HIV if used as prescribed, but it is much less effective when not taken consistently. Read More
