PEP — Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Explained
What to do within the 72-hour window if you've had a possible HIV exposure.
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Post-Exposure Prophylaxis — 72hr window
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PrEP is a daily pill taken by HIV-negative people to stop HIV from taking hold. Taken correctly, it cuts the risk of getting HIV from sex by about 99%.
Consistency is what makes it work. Build it into a daily habit.
PEP is a 28-day course you start within 72 hours of possible HIV exposure (unprotected sex, a burst condom, assault). The sooner the better — ideally within hours.
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