As of 2012, approximately 35.3 million people are living with HIV globally. HIV/AIDS is considered a pandemic âa disease outbreak which is present over a large area and is actively spreading. Genetic research indicates that HIV originated in west-central Africa during the late 19th or early 20th century.ommon methods of HIV/AIDS prevention include encouraging and practicing safe sex, needle-exchange programs, and treating those who are infected. There is no cure or vaccine; however, antiretroviral treatment can slow the course of the disease and may lead to a near-normal life expectancy.
Antibiotics wonât help if you have a cold. Take it easy, rest when you feel tired, and drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated. A stuffy nose is a nuisance and you can try inhaling steam or using a salt water nasal spray. Or you can ask your pharmacist to recommend a vapour rub that is safe in pregnancy.ou're very likely to pick up a cold at some time during your pregnancy. It's normal to catch between two and four colds a year. Young children get colds even more often, and if youâre around them you may catch colds more frequently (NICE 2011) . Itâs not always easy to tell the difference between a cold and the flu.
Pregnant women have a higher risk of getting a cold or the flu because their immune system is weakened during pregnancy, according to the Cleveland Clinic.