PrEP is a pill you take once a day.
PrEP helps protect you from HIV.
What is PrEP?
PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, is a daily pill to help keep you HIV-negative. When taken as prescribed, PrEP is highly effective. PrEP is safe and generally well tolerated. Most insurance plans (public and private) cover PrEP.
What is PEP?
PEP, or post-exposure prophylaxis, is a combination of medications that an HIV-negative person takes for 28-30 days AFTER a possible exposure to HIV. PEP is most effective the sooner it’s started, and must be started within 72 hours of the exposure.
What is U=U?
A person who is HIV-positive with an undetectable viral load cannot transmit HIV.