e transferred through this method. However, since 1985, all donated blood has been checked for the virus to make sure it is not spread in this manner. Currently in the United States, there is almost no chance of infection with HIV through a blood transfusion (AIDS prevention guide). The needles that are used at blood banks and at doctor’s offices are by no means a way that you can become infected with the virus. Once they are used, they are disposed of and destroyed.When the hysteria of AIDS first came into view, it was thought to be only a homosexual disease. However, we now know that is untrue. Anyone can become infected with HIV if they put themselves in a situation where it is possible. More people need to become aware of this disease and learn more about it. Many are afraid to even shake a person’s hand that is infected with HIV or AIDS. Truth is, you are not going to get it from shaking someone’s hand. Nor will you get it from toilet seats, mosquito’s, tears or even a kiss. More people need to become aware of the facts of AIDS and HIV in order to help prevent the spread of this horrible virus. We have found no cure for this virus. As of now, once a person is infected with HIV or AIDS, we know his or her fate. It is a sad thing and a sad horrible way to die, but there are ways of preventing the spread and transfer of this virus. It is said, sadly, that approximately one out of every 250 people is infected with the virus. Hopefully, those number do not continue to rise, but better yet, the begin to fall....
