Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a highly effective HIV prevention strategy for individuals at increased risk of acquiring HIV. It involves taking a daily oral medication or receiving long-acting injectable treatment to significantly reduce the risk of HIV infection. When used consistently and correctly, PrEP can lower the risk of sexual transmission of HIV by about 99% and reduce the risk among people who inject drugs by at least 74%. PrEP is a vital tool in ending the HIV epidemic, particularly for underserved communities disproportionately impacted by HIV, including African American, Latinx, LGBTQ+ populations, and others facing structural barriers to care. It empowers individuals to take control of their sexual health and complements other prevention strategies such as condom use and regular HIV/STI testin

• Can I take PrEP if I am HIV positive ?
  • No PrEP is intended for individiuals who are HIV negative and want to reduce the possible transmission of HIV 
• What is PrEP?
  • PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a preventive medication for people who are HIV-negative,
    but at risk of contracting HIV through sex (99% effective) or injection drug use (~75% effective).
• Who is PrEP for?
  • PrEP is recommended for people who test negative for HIV , have had anal or vaginal sex in the past 6 months and if you are at ongoing risk, including
    those who:
    • have a sexual partner with HIV (especially if the partner has an unknown or detectable viral load),
    • have not consistently used a condom, or
    • have been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease in the past 6 months.
    • Have multiple sex partners and do not consistently use condoms

    • You inject drugs and you

    • have an injection partner with HIV, or
    • share needles, syringes, or other drug injection equipment (for example, cookers).
• How is PrEP taken?
  • As a daily pill
  • As an injection every two OR six months (two different medications)
• Can I take PrEP while I am on birth control?
  • There are no known interactions between PrEP and hormone-based birth control methods, e.g., the pill, patch, ring, shot, implant, or IUD. It is safe to use both at the same time.
• Can I take PrEP if I am on Hormone Therapy?
  • There are no known drug conflicts between PrEP and hormone therapy. It is safe to use both at the same time.