HIV Prevention: Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)

What is PEP?

PEP stands for “post-exposure prophylaxis.” The word “prophylaxis” means to prevent or protect from an infection or disease. PEP involves taking HIV medicines within 72 hours after a possible exposure to HIV to prevent becoming infected with HIV.

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HIV Prevention: Prophylaxis (PrEP)

What is PrEP?

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a course of HIV drugs taken by HIV-negative people to reduce their risk of HIV infection.

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The basics of HIV Prevention

HIV prevention is possible. Individuals can reduce the risk of HIV infection by limiting exposure to risk factors. Key approaches for HIV prevention, which are often used in combination, are listed below.

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