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Protect Yourself and Your Partners with Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
Live Confidently with PrEP
PrEP is a daily medication that helps prevent HIV for people who are at higher risk for contracting HIV. Whether your risk comes from sex or injection drug use, PrEP can be an effective tool in protecting your health. Studies show that taking PrEP as prescribed can reduce the risk of HIV transmission by up to 99% from sexual activity and at least 74% from injection drug use.
Why Take PrEP?
If you are HIV-negative but at risk of exposure to HIV infection, PrEP offers a proactive way to prevent HIV from taking hold in your body. PrEP is especially useful if:
- You engage in anal or vaginal sex and don’t consistently use condoms.
- Your sexual partner has HIV, especially if their viral load is detectable or unknown.
- You’ve been diagnosed with an STD in the past six months.
- You inject drugs intravenously.
PrEP is safe for most people and can provide peace of mind, helping you live confidently without fear of HIV.
Is PrEP Safe?
Yes! PrEP has been approved by the FDA and is considered safe for long-term use. Side effects are generally mild and may include nausea, headaches, and fatigue. Most of these symptoms disappear over time. If you experience side effects that bother you or don’t go away, let your healthcare provider know.
PrEP is only for people who are HIV-negative, so you’ll need to get tested before starting the medication. Ongoing use requires regular follow-up appointments and HIV testing every three months to ensure that it’s still the best choice for you.
Is PrEP Covered by Insurance?
Under the Affordable Care Act, most health insurance plans are required to cover PrEP at no cost to you. This means your PrEP medication, clinic visits, and lab tests should all be fully covered. For those without insurance, Healthy Connections offers a sliding fee scale based on household income to make PrEP accessible and affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When taken daily as prescribed, PrEP reduces the risk of HIV transmission from sex by up to 99% and by at least 74% for people who inject drugs.
Yes, while PrEP is highly effective at preventing HIV, it does not protect against other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or pregnancy. Using condoms along with PrEP provides even more protection.
No, PrEP can be taken for as long as you are at risk of HIV. You and your healthcare provider can discuss when it’s appropriate to stop.
You’ll need to see your provider every three months for an HIV test, prescription refills, and check-ins to monitor your health.
