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What is PrEP?

PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is medicine that reduces your chances of getting HIV from sex or injection drug use. When taken as prescribed, PrEP is highly effective for preventing HIV.

When taken daily, as prescribed, PrEP is more than 90% effective in preventing HIV. 

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PrEP is not...

  • protection against other STI/STDS. 

  • PrEP only protects against HIV when taken as directed.

  • a medication to take on short notice - BEFORE sex.

  • When you start PrEP - you need to take it for at least 7 days for there to be enough drug 'on board' to protect you from HIV

  • a medication to take AFTER you think you have been exposed to HIV BUT there is an intervention for that!

  • If you are not currently on PrEP & believe you have had a recent exposure to HIV Click Here to access PEP  (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) IMMEDIATELY. 

  • a lifetime commitment.

  • Unlike HIV medication, you do not have to take PrEP forever.

  • PrEP may be particularly helpful during those periods – months or years – in your life when you know you may be at high risk for infection.

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510-501-3724

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