Wash your hands, butt, and genitals before and after having sex. Peeling vegetables and fruits can help lower your risk of being infected. Never eat raw or undercooked eggs and avoid all unpasteurized products and drinks. If the label does not say it is, or you are not sure if the product is pasteurized, do not use it. Most milk products you buy in supermarkets are pasteurized, but there are some that are not, like certain kinds of goat cheese.
Safer water Having safe water is important to everyone.
Unsafe water can transmit many diseases. People with HIV need to take extra care with the kind of water they use. A recent report made by the National Association of People with AIDS lists San Francisco as one of the top 22 cities in the US with the highest risk for having Cryptosporidium in the water. The other cities include Boston and New York City. This is why making sure your water is as safe as possible is important.