PEP / PrEP
PEP
WHAT IS PEP?
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is a series of HIV medicines taken to prevent HIV after possible exposure.
WHEN TO TAKE PEP?
PEP should be started as soon as possible, ideally within 72 hours (3 days) of a potential exposure
HOW TO TAKE PEP
PEP is a regimen of pills taken daily for at least 28 days. It is essential to take every pill as directed and not skip doses
WHEN TO SEEK PEP?
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Unprotected sex
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Condom broke
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Sharing needles or other injection equipment
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Sexual assault
EFFECTIVENESS
PEP can reduce the risk of getting HIV by more than 80%
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
While taking PEP, you should continue to use other HIV prevention methods, such as condoms
PrEP
WHAT IS PrEP?
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is a medicine that reduces the risk of getting HIV through sex or injection drug use
HOW IT WORKS
PrEP is taken as a pill or shot to prevent HIV from taking hold and spreading in the body.
EFFECTIVENESS
When taken as prescribed, PrEP is highly effective at preventing HIV
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Reduces the risk of getting HIV from sex by about 99%
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Reduces the risk of getting HIV from injection drug use by at least 74%
HOW AND WHEN TO TAKE PrEP
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Take 1 tablet every day, around the same time each day. Wait
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