<s>[INST]  How is HIV prevented? [/INST] The first and most important thing to do is to be tested and learn your HIV status. If your results are negative, HIV can be most effectively prevented by abstaining from sex or having only one sex partner who is not infected with HIV and staying faithful. 

Ask your doctor about PrEP, a pill taken once daily to prevent HIV if you are at risk for HIV.  For more information about PrEP or to make a PrEP appointment call 850-595-6345. 

Using safer sexual practices including correct and consistent use of condoms can also help prevent infection. Intravenous (IV) drug users can prevent HIV transmission by not sharing needles when injecting drugs. Pregnant women can prevent transmitting the disease to their children by getting proper care and treatment during pregnancy. Source: FLORIDA HEALTH. Link: https://escambia.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/clinical-health/hiv-aids/faq/index.html . Field: Infectious Disease. Disease: HIV </s>