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CDC PrEP/PEP materials

Are you ready for PrEP? (#5 in grid)

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ARE YOU READY FOR PrEP?

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YOU ARE IN CONTROL - GET INFORMED MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOU

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(1) Department of Health and Human Services/CDC Control and Prevention badge

(2) Act Against AIDS logo

(3) PrEP/PEP logo treatment and tag

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PrEP 101

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PrEP Basics

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• PrEP stands for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis

The word “prophylaxis” means to prevent or control the spread of an infection or disease.

• PrEP can help prevent you from getting HIV if you are exposed to the virus.

• PrEP is an HIV prevention option that works by taking one pill every day.
  1 PILL DAILY

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How well does it work?

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• Some of the same medicines prescribed for the treatment of HIV can also be prescribed for its prevention

• In several studies of PrEP, the risk of getting HIV infection was much lower — up to 92% lower — for those who took the medicines consistently than for those who didn’t take the pill

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WITH MEDICINE 92% LOWER RISK WITHOUT MEDICINE

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• When taken every day, PrEP can provide a high level of protection against HIV, and is even more effective when it is combined with condoms and other prevention tools

• People who use PrEP must take the medicine every day and return to their health care provider every 3 months for repeat testing for HIV and sexually transmitted diseases, prescription refills, and follow- up

• SIDE EFFECTS > Some people in clinical studies of PrEP had early side effects such as an upset stomach or loss of appetite, but these were mild and usually went away in the first month. Some people also had a mild headache. No serious side effects were observed. You should tell your health care provider if these or other symptoms become severe or do not go away.

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PrEP Access

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How Can I Start PrEP?

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• Talk with your doctor or health care provider to determine if PrEP is right for you

• If you and your health care provider agree that PrEP might reduce your risk of getting HIV, he or she will conduct a general physical and test you for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases

• Your health care provider will also do tests to see if your kidneys and liver are working well

• If PrEP is a good option for you, your health care provider will give you a prescription

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How Do I Pay for PrEP?

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• PrEP is covered by most insurance programs

• If you do not have insurance, your health care provider can direct you to medication assistance programs that may help pay for PrEP

• You can also contact your local health department and HIV/AIDS service organizations for more information

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Is PrEP Right For Me?

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I am thinking about PrEP to prevent HIV. What now?

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• Do your research. Seek out information to help you decide.

CDC.gov/actagainstaids/basics/prep.html is a good place to start.

• Know your HIV risk. The CDC Risk Reduction Tool helps you learn the HIV risk of different sexual activities: wwwn.cdc.gov/hivrisk/estimator.html.

• Make a list of why you think PrEP would be right for you.

• Talk to your health care provider if you have more questions.

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Questions to ask your doctor

• Would PrEP be a good option for me?

• How much would PrEP lower my risk of HIV infection?

• What else can I do to lower my risk of HIV infection?

• Can I get help paying for PrEP?

• Are there any side effects to PrEP?

• How often will I be tested for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases?

• Will you prescribe and manage PrEP for me?

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If you decide PrEP is right for you

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• Take your pill every day

• Follow your health care provider’s advice about how to take your pill. This will give it the best chance to prevent HIV.

• Tell your health care provider if you have trouble remembering to take your pill or want to stop PrEP

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(1) Department of Health and Human Services/CDC Control and Prevention badge

(2) Act Against AIDS logo

(3) PrEP/PEP logo treatment and tag

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