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What is PrEP?

Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, is a way for people who do not have HIV but who are at substantial risk of getting it to prevent HIV infection by taking a pill every day.  When someone is exposed to HIV through sex or injection drug use, this medicine can work to keep the virus from establishing a permanent infection.

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How effective is PrEP?

When taken consistently, PrEP has been shown to reduce the risk of HIV infection in people who are at high risk by up to 92%. (CDC)

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Who should take PrEP?

People who are HIV negative and are at high risk of contracting HIV may benefit from PrEP. 

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Some examples are:

• a person who has a sex partner who is HIV positive

• a man who has sex with other men, especially if you are a man of color

• a person who has a sex partner of unknown HIV status

• women of color

• a person who has had a STI in the last 6 months

• a person who sometimes chooses condomless sex

• a person who uses intravenous drugs

• a person who is transgender

• sex workers