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What is PrEP?

PrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis. The word “prophylaxis” means to prevent or control the spread of an infection or disease. It’s an injection that you get every two months or a pill that you take daily to reduce the risk of getting HIV.

What are the PrEP medications?

The Food and Drug Administration has approved three medications for the use of PrEP.

 

  • Truvada is a pill that you take daily
  • Descovy is a pill that you take daily
  • Apretude is an injection that you take every other month

Who should consider taking PrEP?

PrEP is for people who do not have HIV but are at risk of getting HIV through sex or injection drug use. 

 

  • PrEP is for men, women and teenagers who engage in sexual activity and do not know the HIV status of their partner.
  • PrEP is for individuals who have an HIV positive partner.
  • PrEP is for people who have multiple sexual partners.
  • PrEP is for people who do not consistently use condoms.
  • PrEP is for people who have been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease.
  • PrEP is for people who inject drugs
  • PreP is for people who has a partner that injects drugs



PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV from sex by about 99% when taken as prescribed.



What are the criteria for getting PrEP?

  • You must be HIV negative
  • You must be at risk of getting HIV via sex or drugs
  • You must weigh at least 78 pounds


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Fees

  • PrEP is Free $0.00
  • If you have insurance we will work with your insurance
  • If you do not have insurance, we will get you on an insurance plan
  • If you do not work and do not have insurance, we will get you the medication via the pharmaceutical company.


Where can I get PrEP? Call us Today!

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