STAY HEALTHY WITH HIV DURING COVID19-Living With HIV

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HIV STAY

• HEALTHY WITH HIV DURING COVID19

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Immunity can make you sicker when you are sick,
even with COVID-19. For people living with HIV,
it is important to be consistent with care and
treatment to protect the immune system and
protect the body against HIV. This help will
keep CD4 readings high and viral load down.
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If left untreated, HIV attacks the immune
system, especially CD4- fighting cells.
Fortunately, there are medications that work to
regulate HIV so that your immune system works as
it should.
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Take Medicines
Everyday
Drugs used to treat HIV are called antibiotics or
antivirals. ARVs, which are counted as planned
every day, keep the number of CD4s and the
weight of your virus - HIV - by reducing the
amount of HIV in your body. This helps keep
your immune system strong. Medications have
additional benefits for partners in preventing
HIV infection.
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STAY CONNECTED WITH
DOCTORS REGULARLY
Even if you do not feel sick, go for regular
check-ups with your HIV care provider. Make sure
that your medication for icing works well for
you as prescribed by your doctor's viral load
test. They will also check your CD4 count to
make sure your defense system is strong. If
correction is needed, they may prescribe another
type of ARV
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HAND WASH
According to the CDC, one of the best ways to
protect yourself from coronavirus is to wash
your hands regularly with soap and water for at
least 20 seconds. Do not touch your eyes, nose
and mouth, and stay home when you feel sick.
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