Introduction People living with HIV (PLHIV) can have healthy children without transmitting (giving HIV to another person) to their partner or baby. Transmission of HIV from mother to child is extremely rare in Australia. By taking HIV medications and with the support of health workers: Women living with HIV can get pregnant without transmitting to […]
Introduction People living with HIV (PLHIV) can have relationships, have sex and have children without passing on HIV. A positive person might feel nervous when starting a relationship with someone who doesn’t have HIV. They might think things like: When should I tell them that I have HIV? How will they react? How do I […]
Every year, Australians get HIV through sex while travelling overseas In 2017, there were 119 cases of HIV in NSW where the person got the infection overseas. These cases include a broad range of people – men, women, straight, gay, Australian-born and overseas-born. Experienced travellers may be at greater risk Researchers say those contracting HIV […]
HIV and Travel Welcome to ‘Tales of the Unexpected’ which will be a regular feature of the Pozhet E-Newsletter. For most clients of Pozhet an HIV diagnosis is a shock, something they didn’t expect and aren’t prepared for. Many had no idea they were at risk of HIV, and thought HIV was transmitted only in […]
What is PEP? PEP (Post exposure prophylaxis) is a 4 week course of medication which prevents HIV. A prophylaxis is something which prevents the spread of an infection or disease. PEP needs to be taken 72 hours after the potential exposure to HIV. PEP stops HIV from replicating and establishing itself in your body. Who […]
