When it comes to HIV, one of the biggest challenges is not just the disease itself but also the myths and fears surrounding it.
Many people believe that simply being near or interacting with someone who has HIV automatically puts them at risk.
This has created unnecessary stigma and discrimination against people living with the virus.
The truth is, HIV cannot be transmitted in many of the normal ways we interact with others every day.
Knowing these facts can help reduce fear and promote compassion.
1. Hugging, Shaking Hands, or Touching
HIV does not spread through casual physical contact.
You cannot get the virus from hugging, shaking hands, or touching someone who is infected.
The virus dies quickly outside the body, making such interactions completely safe.…Keep reading the full & the viral video now.
