If you do not engage in sexual activity or intravenous drug use your chances of HIV infection are virtually nil. However, for those people who do engage in either of these activities, the methods for preventing HIV infection include condoms, lubricant, sterile needles and syringes, methadone and bleach. Condoms These are available for a very low cost from supermarkets, chemists and vending machines in toilets of hotels, colleges and universities. Free condoms can be obtained …showed first 75 words of 320 total…

…showed last 75 words of 320 total…new syringes, it is likely that the Needle Exchange would provide equipment on an outreach basis. Needle Exchanges can be recognised by the following symbol. Methadone and bleach can also act to reduce the risk of HIV infection in drug users. The use of methadone for heroin users removes the need to use needles, as methadone is taken orally. If no sterile needles are available, bleach can be used to clean the equipment before injecting.