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class="content__text" Why should you get tested for #HIV? 👉Many people do not have any symptoms and can live for many years without knowing they have the virus. 👉Testing for HIV is quick, easy, painless, confidential and free. 👉Testing regularly for HIV and other STDs can keep you and your partner safe. 📍 Find out where you can get tested by visiting the link in our bio

March 18, 2023

class="content__text" HIV is found in blood, semen, vaginal fluids and breast milk. You can contract HIV by getting blood or body fluids from an infected person into your bloodstream. This can happen through: ✔️Unprotected sexual intercourse (anal or vaginal) with an infected person ✔️Transfusions of unscreened and untested blood ✔️Contaminated needles (most frequently for injecting drug use) ✔️From an infected mother to her child during pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding 📍 Get tested for HIV by visiting any one of the free testing sites throughout the country. 🔗 Learn more by visiting the link in our bio.

March 18, 2023

class="content__text" Donating blood is simple, free and you can book online. Here’s how: 👉Visit health.gov.tt/sharebloodtt 👉Click on the ‘Book Now to Donate’ button to make an appointment 👉 Visit your selected blood donation site 👉 Share the gift of life, by donating blood 📍 There are several blood donation sites across the country. 🔗 Book now by visiting the link in our bio.

March 17, 2023

class="content__text" Why become a true voluntary blood donor? 👉We need more blood 👉You'll save lives 👉Blood donated voluntarily is usually safer 👉It allows for a regular supply of blood Consider becoming a true, voluntary blood donor today! Book Now - health.gov.tt/sharebloodtt

March 17, 2023

class="content__text" Reduce salt in your diet by reading food labels. Most sodium in packaged foods is in the form of table salt, known mainly as the chemical sodium chloride. However, salt may also appear on labels as sea salt, pink salt, onion salt, garlic salt or chicken salt. If the daily value is 20% per serving, or greater, then it is too high. #SaltAwarenessWeek2023

March 16, 2023

class="content__text" Recap of the Ministry of Health's National Screening Weekend for International Women's Day 2023 #IWD2023 #IChooseMe

March 16, 2023

class="content__text" Personal health protection measures are the first form of defense against the Influenza virus. ✔️Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer ✔️Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth ✔️Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs. ✔️Avoid close contact with sick people. ✔️Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. After using a tissue, throw it in the bin and wash your hands. Learn more health.gov.tt/influenza

March 15, 2023

class="content__text" Trinidad and Tobago COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) Update #1244. More information is available on the Additional COVID-19 Information page of the update which is available here - https://health.gov.tt/covid-19/covid-19-news-and-updates 👉 Visit https://health.gov.tt/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine for more information on the COVID-19 Vaccine.

March 15, 2023

class="content__text" This week we observe #SaltAwarenessWeek2023. Consuming too much salt can contribute to high blood pressure and kidney disease. Limit your salt intake to roughly 1 teaspoon a day. For most people, the limit is 2400 mg a day, which is roughly one (1) teaspoon of table salt. If you have high blood pressure, limit to 1,500 mg per day or ¾ of a teaspoon of table salt.

March 14, 2023

class="content__text" #happeningnow: Choose You! Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer and general health screenings are currently taking place at Mt. Hope Women's Hospital as we continue to celebrate International Women's Day. Screenings are also taking place at Queen's Park Savannah, San Fernando Teaching Hospital and Sangre Grande Enhanced Health Centre. Come get screened today!! Greater Access, Better Health for ALL Women!!

March 13, 2023

class="content__text" All women should be able to do a breast self examination. Any change in shape or texture or the presence of a lump should then be examined by a doctor. 📍 We’re offering FREE screening TODAY for cervical & breast cancers at various locations across the country! 🔗 Learn more by visiting the link in our bio.

March 12, 2023

class="content__text" Approximately 1 in 9 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Symptoms of #breastcancer include: 👉A new lump in the breast or underarm 👉Thickening or swelling of part of the breast 👉Irritation or dimpling of breast skin 👉Redness of flaky skin in the nipple or area or the breast 📍 We’re offering FREE screening for cervical & breast cancers TODAY at various locations across the country! 🔗 Learn more by visiting the link in our bio.

March 12, 2023