DO YOU KNOW PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS?
#PrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis. It’s a medicine that can help prevent HIV. Using PrEP can lower your chances of getting HIV from sex by up to 99%.....1/5
RT thread for awareness
#PrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis. It’s a medicine that can help prevent HIV. Using PrEP can lower your chances of getting HIV from sex by up to 99%.....1/5
RT thread for awareness
WHO CAN USE PrEP?
Anyone who is sexually active and doesn't have HIV can use PrEP. To find out if PrEP is right for you, talk to your nurse or doctor. You may choose to use PrEP if you:
1. Have had anal or vaginal sex in the last 6 months and:
Anyone who is sexually active and doesn't have HIV can use PrEP. To find out if PrEP is right for you, talk to your nurse or doctor. You may choose to use PrEP if you:
1. Have had anal or vaginal sex in the last 6 months and:
- Have a sexual partner who has HIV.
- Don’t regularly use condoms. - Have been diagnosed with another STD within the last 6 months.
2. Have shared needles, syringes, or other equipment to inject drugs in the last 6 months.
3. Have used PEP multiple times...3/5
- Don’t regularly use condoms. - Have been diagnosed with another STD within the last 6 months.
2. Have shared needles, syringes, or other equipment to inject drugs in the last 6 months.
3. Have used PEP multiple times...3/5
If you’re at high risk for HIV and you’re pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or breastfeeding, PrEP may also help you and your baby avoid getting HIV....4/5
PrEP isn’t the same thing as PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis). PEP is a short-term treatment for people who’ve already been exposed to HIV within the past 72 hours.
PrEP is generally an ongoing daily pill or bi-monthy shot FOR PEOPLE WHO MAY BE EXPOSED TO HIV IN THE FUTURE.
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PrEP is generally an ongoing daily pill or bi-monthy shot FOR PEOPLE WHO MAY BE EXPOSED TO HIV IN THE FUTURE.
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