'It is crucial that Dr. Mezher retracts the incorrect claims from his TikTok.'
You're on the list! Expect to receive your first email very soon!“People have said that the risk of transmission from using is one in three for hepatitis and one in 300 for“But that’s for healthcare workers who get direct impact when the blood is still wet,” the TikToker explained. “The risk of transmission if something has dried up like this is significantly lower, but it’s still possible.
In addition, there are effective methods to prevent getting HIV through sex or drug use, including pre-exposure prophylaxis, known as the abbreviated “PrEP”, a medicine people at risk for HIV take to prevent getting HIV through sex or injection drug use. “This is not only scientifically impossible, it’s also highly damaging to the lives of people living with HIV by perpetuating stigma and also instils fear in the general public.“The vast majority of people get HIV through sex. It can also be passed on by injecting drugs as well as from mother to baby during childbirth , but these are far less common.
“As a GP doctor with thousands of followers, he’s in a unique position to educate them on the facts about HIV, including the fact that people on effective HIV treatment can’t pass it on and can live a fulfilling life with a normal lifespan,” Dr. Nambiar added.Fast Track Cities London HIV GP Champion Network,
Half of all new HIV diagnoses were in heterosexuals in England in 2020, compared to 45% in gay and bisexual men, the
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