All of the methods mentioned below are effective preventive methods of HIV infection that can be practiced. Select the one that is NOT practiced.

Correct option is B

Sol: The correct answer is (b) Use of available vaccines

As of now, there is no available vaccine for HIV, it is not an effective preventive method for HIV infection.​

Key Points:

• ​Safe and protected sex: Using condoms during sexual intercourse is a highly effective method to prevent the transmission of HIV.
• ​Use of sterile injection needles: Avoiding the sharing of needles or using sterile needles can prevent HIV transmission among individuals who inject drugs.
• ​Safe blood transfusion method: Ensuring blood is screened for HIV before transfusions is a critical method to prevent the spread of HIV.​
  

Information booster:

HIV:

​HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system, weakening the body’s ability to fight infections.

Transmission:

• Unprotected sex, sharing needles, from mother to child, contaminated blood transfusions.

Symptoms:

• Early: Flu-like symptoms.
• Advanced: Weight loss, fatigue, recurring infections.

Stages:

• Acute: Early flu-like symptoms.
• Chronic: Virus is still active but controlled.
• AIDS: Severe immune system damage, high risk of infections.

Treatment:

• ART (Antiretroviral Therapy): Lifelong treatment to manage HIV and prevent progression to AIDS.