How is HIV Spread?
Four fluids spread HIV into the body and bloodstream of another person: blood, semen (including pre-ejaculate), vaginal fluid, or breast milk (of someone with HIV). Some people have become infected with HIV from blood transfusions or blood products; however, since 1985, donated blood has been tested so the risk is extremely low.

How is HIV Not Spread?
Unlike colds or flu viruses, HIV is not spread through the air, through touching, or everyday casual contact.

At home, at work, or in the community, you DO NOT have to worry about getting HIV from:

A food server, eating utensils, or food
Pets or insect bites.
Donating blood.
Using public rest rooms, drinking fountains, or swimming pools.
An infected person sitting next to you
Sharing telephones, computers, and gym equipment.
Shaking hands, hugging, or social (dry) kissing where no open sores or cuts are present.

For more information or to speak confidentially to Health Educator, please call (949) 809-8771 or via e-mail at: rpeters@ocasf.org.