HIV PrEP

PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) can reduce your chance of getting HIV from sex or injection drug use. When taken as prescribed, PrEP is highly effective for preventing HIV.

HIV PEP

PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) means taking medicine to prevent HIV after a possible exposure. PEP should be used only in emergency situations and must be started within 72 hours after a recent possible exposure to HIV.

HIV PrEP and PEP Resources

CDC STI, HIV and HIV PrEP/PEP General Information and Factsheets

• https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/risk/prep/index.html
• https://www.cdc.gov/std/healthcomm/fact_sheets.htm
• https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pdf/basics/prep/cdc-hiv-stsh-prep-brochure-english.pdf
• https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pdf/basics/prep/cdc-hiv-stsh-prep-brochure-spanish.pdf

California Department of Public Health (CDPH) PrEP & PEP Quick Access

• https://www.color.com/cust/ca-prep
• https://medassistportal.cdph.ca.gov/OOAClientWeb/UserAccountSelfService/Instructions