27/04/2026
7 EARLY SIGNS OF HIV YOU SHOULD KNOW*
_RCHP HEALTH CLASS 101_ 💙
_Knowledge = Power. Fear = Zero._
_HIV early signs can look like normal “body dey do me” symptoms. That’s why TESTING is the only way to know._
*7 Early Signs to Watch For – 2 to 4 weeks after exposure:*
1. *Fever* – Low grade, comes and goes. Like malaria but test is negative.
2. *Tiredness* – Body weak like you didn’t sleep for 3 days.
3. *Sore throat* – Painful, no cough. Swallowing hurts.
4. *Swollen lymph nodes* – Small lumps in neck, armpit, groin. Like “jedi jedi”.
5. *Skin rash* – Flat red spots on chest, face, arms. Not itchy always.
6. *Night sweats* – Waking up drenched, even with fan/AC on.
7. *Muscle/Joint pain* – Body aches like after heavy workout, but you didn’t gym.
*RCHP IMPORTANT NOTES:*
1. *These signs ≠ You have HIV.* Malaria, typhoid, stress cause same things.
2. *Many people show NO signs* for years.
3. *Only way to know = HIV TEST.* Free at govt hospitals, 15 mins result.
4. *HIV today ≠ Death sentence.* With treatment, people live normal, healthy life. Undetectable = Untransmittable.
_If you’ve been at risk, don’t guess. TEST._
_If you’re scared, go with a friend.
_Your health is your right. Your status is your business._
_No shame. No stigma. Just love_ 💙
_Your RCHP Nurse_
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