Question: Why should I be careful about food and water?
Answer: Food and water can carry germs that cause illness. Germs in food or water may cause serious infections in people with HIV. You can protect yourself from many infections by preparing food and drinks properly.
You can protect yourself from many infections by preparing food and drinks properly.
- Meat, poultry (such as chicken or turkey), and fish can make you sick if they are raw, undercooked, or spoiled.
- Raw fruits and vegetables are safe to eat if you wash them carefully first.
- Don’t drink water straight from lakes, rivers, streams, or springs.
