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What is PrEP?
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PEP
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PrEP
What is PrEP?
Links & Resources
Insurance Options
Meet the Protectors
PrEP for Women
PEP
Get PEP Now
What is PEP?
Find a Doctor
PrEP Centers of Excellence
Provider Directory
For Providers
Information for Providers
Get PrEPared for PrEP
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ESPAÑOL
What is PEP?
What is PEP?
PEP (Post-exposure prophylaxis) is an emergency medicine you take
right after
you are exposed to HIV
If you are HIV-negative, PEP can stop HIV from infecting your body
How does PEP work?
PEP must be started within 72 hours of exposure
PEP works best when:
It is taken
right away
You take the full 28-day course
Who is PEP for?
PEP can protect you in an emergency—for example:
If you had anal or vaginal sex without a condom with someone who has or might have HIV
PEP can also stop HIV if you were exposed while injecting drugs
How do I know if I need to take PEP?
If you think you were exposed to HIV, immediately go to a clinic or emergency room and ask for PEP
Do not stop taking PEP without talking to your doctor
What else do I need to know about taking PEP?
PEP works for people who are HIV negative. You’ll need to take an HIV test before starting PEP
PEP can cause mild side effects, especially at the beginning of the treatments
When you finish PEP you will take another HIV test to make sure that PEP worked
Where can I get PEP?
Please visit our “
Get PEP Now
” page for more information!