#PrEPared

Are you PrEPared? PrEP is medicine that prevents HIV. If you’re sexually active and do not have HIV, PrEP is available for you no matter your relationship status, health insurance coverage, or immigration status.

PrEP gives you added peace of mind for wherever the moment takes you.

It has been used for HIV prevention for over a decade and is very safe and highly effective at preventing HIV both from sex and from injection drug use. PrEP works by blocking the virus from attaching to your cells.

There are different options for taking PrEP, usually with minimal side effects. Many people report no side effects at all.

Whether you are new to PrEP, or have taken it in the past, PrEP may be the right choice for you now.

To learn more about PrEP, visit our PrEP page.

Do you need help finding a PrEP provider? Use the HIV Services Navigator to find PrEP services and talk to a provider about getting on PrEP.

CDC’s guidance to health care providers says that PrEP should be prescribed to anyone who asks for it, so don’t be afraid to start those conversations! For tips on how to talk to a provider, partner, or even your mom, about PrEP, see our Talk HIV page.

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• Information about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
• Health Care Provider information
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