What are PrEP and PEP?
PrEP and PEP are two types of treatments which are used to protect against HIV transmission: stopping the infection before it can take hold.
What is PrEP?
What is PrEP?
PrEP stands for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis.
It is a drug that can be taken to prevent HIV-negative people from getting HIV. It contains 2 anti-HIV drugs in a single blue pill.
PrEP does not protect against other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or unplanned pregnancy, so you will need to use another form of contraception alongside it.
What is PEP?
What is PEP?
PEP stands for Post-Exposure Prophylaxis.
PEP is a form of emergency prevention treatment for people who don't have HIV and who have been exposed to the virus (e.g. through unprotected sex).
It is a combination of HIV medication that works by stopping the HIV virus from replicating in your body.