PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) - Avoid HIV

PEP

|Post-Exposure Prophylaxis|

is a pill regimen that prevents you from contracting HIV AFTER an exposure.

If you have had a recent exposure to HIV, or had condom-less sex with someone who is HIV-positive of unknown viral load status or whose status you do not know, in the last 72 hours -

Call: 510-646-1350 immediately.

If outside of 9-5pm - visit your local Emergency Room.

Note: The sooner you begin PEP in the 72-hour window after a possible exposure - the more effective PEP is.

In some instances, PEP can be warranted after the 72-hour window. If you are concerned about a recent exposure to HIV, regardless where you are in the window - contact us immediately.

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT PEP

PEP is time sensitive and should be taken as soon as possible after an exposure.
You have a 72-hour (3-day) window after an exposure to take PEP (but the sooner the better).
PEP is not 100% effective, but if it is started within 72 hours of a potential HIV exposure, it can greatly reduce your risk of contracting HIV.
PEP involves taking HIV medication (three to four drugs, often in one pill) for 28 days AFTER a high risk HIV exposure in order to prevent HIV infection.