Gilead Health Unit HIV Testing Services

13/10/2022

30/05/2022

No, having no HIV symptoms does not mean you're cured.

HIV can exist in the body without displaying any symptoms for up to 10 or 15 years! So, you may have the virus for some time and feel fine. If you are on treatment and don’t have any symptoms, then your treatment is working at keeping your immune system strong.

29/05/2022

Both people with and without HIV have things they can do to stop HIV being passed on.

Using condoms every time you have s*x is one of the best ways to prevent HIV transmission. If you have HIV, take treatment to reach an undetectable viral load so you can’t pass on HIV. If you don’t have HIV, take pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to protect yourself.

28/05/2022

15/05/2022

How to put on a condom correctly 👌

14/05/2022

Feeling supported after learning that you are living with HIV is so important for living healthily and positively.

Shayna stayed strong for those around her and importantly, for herself, which has helped her move forward with her life.

Read Shayna's full story here 👇
https://www.beintheknow.org/hiv-and-stis/hiv-testing/stories/shayna

14/05/2022

Did you know?

Having multiple s*xual partners increases the risk of HIV infection through s*x if you are not using protection such as condoms or PrEP.

04/05/2022

If you have HIV, looking after your emotional and mental health is just as important as looking after your physical health.

There are many things you can do to take care of your mental health:

💬 Talking about how you feel can be an important first step, so talk to trusted family and friends

🗣 Join a support group or talk to a peer

🧑🏿‍⚕️ Get professional help

💪 Look after your body by exercising and eating well

02/05/2022

Undetectable = Untransmmitable

To know if you are undetectable, you must have your viral load monitored regularly by a health professional.

Remember, your viral load can change.

If you stop taking your treatment properly your viral load will go up again.