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PrEPPEP&PrEPPEP If you are HIV-negative andexposed to HIV, PEP can stopHIV before it infects your body. PEP is an emergency medicineyou take right after you areexposed to HIV.PEP Post-exposure ProphylaxisProphylaxis PreventionPEPMany insurance plans (including Medicaid) coverPrEP and PEP. Assistance may be available if youare uninsured.For more information, call 311or visit nyc.gov and search “HIV PrEP and PEP”Prevent HIVafter exposure&PrEPPEPNEWWAYS TOPREVENTHIVPrEP PrEP is a daily pill that canprotect you from HIV as longas you take it every day.Protect yourselffrom HIV every day 2014 The City of New York, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. All Rights Reserved.DIS29 3 0 3 01 - 5/16 If you are HIV-negative andconcerned about exposure to HIV,PrEP may be right for you. Condoms provide additionalprotection against HIV, mostsexually transmitted infections(STIs) and unintended pregnancy.PrEP Pre-exposure ProphylaxisProphylaxis Prevention

PrEPPEP&PrEPPEP If you are HIV-negative andexposed to HIV, PEP can stopHIV before it infects your body. PEP is an emergency medicineyou take right after you areexposed to HIV.PEP Post-exposure ProphylaxisProphylaxis PreventionPEPMany insurance plans (including Medicaid) coverPrEP and PEP. Assistance may be available if youare uninsured.For more information, call 311or visit nyc.gov and search “HIV PrEP and PEP”Prevent HIVafter exposure&PrEPPEPNEWWAYS TOPREVENTHIVPrEP PrEP is a daily pill that canprotect you from HIV as longas you take it every day.Protect yourselffrom HIV every day 2014 The City of New York, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. All Rights Reserved.DIS29 3 0 3 01 - 5/16 If you are HIV-negative andconcerned about exposure to HIV,PrEP may be right for you. Condoms provide additionalprotection against HIV, mostsexually transmitted infections(STIs) and unintended pregnancy.PrEP Pre-exposure ProphylaxisProphylaxis Prevention

PrEPPEP&PrEPPEP If you are HIV-negative andexposed to HIV, PEP can stopHIV before it infects your body. PEP is an emergency medicineyou take right after you areexposed to HIV.PEP Post-exposure ProphylaxisProphylaxis PreventionPEPMany insurance plans (including Medicaid) coverPrEP and PEP. Assistance may be available if youare uninsured.For more information, call 311or visit nyc.gov and search “HIV PrEP and PEP”Prevent HIVafter exposure&PrEPPEPNEWWAYS TOPREVENTHIVPrEP PrEP is a daily pill that canprotect you from HIV as longas you take it every day.Protect yourselffrom HIV every day 2014 The City of New York, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. All Rights Reserved.DIS29 3 0 3 01 - 5/16 If you are HIV-negative andconcerned about exposure to HIV,PrEP may be right for you. Condoms provide additionalprotection against HIV, mostsexually transmitted infections(STIs) and unintended pregnancy.PrEP Pre-exposure ProphylaxisProphylaxis Prevention

PrEPPEPDaily PrEP to prevent HIV PrEP (Pre-exposure Prophylaxis) is a daily medicine(taken as a pill) that helps you stay HIV-negative. With PEP (Post-exposure Prophylaxis), you begin takingpills to stop HIV infection right after you are exposedto HIV. If you take PrEP every day, as prescribed, it greatlyreduces your risk of HIV. PEP can stop HIV if started within 36 hours ofexposure. You continue taking PEP for 28 days. Condoms provide additional protection against HIV andother sexually transmitted infections (STIs), even whileyou take PrEP. PEP can protect you in an emergency—for example,if you had anal or vaginal sex without a condom withsomeone who has or might have HIV. PEP can also stopHIV if you were exposed while injecting drugs.PrEP is for people at risk of HIV PrEP can protect people who are HIV-negative and are:Share the Night,Not HIV– At risk of being exposed to HIV through sex orinjecting drugsMore about PrEP– Ready to take a daily pill If you regularly worry about HIV, ask your doctor if PrEPmay be right for you. PrEP has been shown to work for gay and bisexual men,heterosexual women and men and people who injectdrugs, and is also likely to benefit transgender women. PrEP can help protect anyone whose partner has HIV.Emergency PEP to prevent HIV PrEP protects people who are HIV-negative. You’ll haveto take an HIV test before starting PrEP. You may haveto take other tests to make sure it’s safe for you touse PrEP. While you are on PrEP, you will need to see a healthcare provider for regular check-ups and HIV tests.PEP Kept MeHIVPEP works best if startedright awayMore about PEP If you think you were exposed to HIV, immediately goto a clinic or emergency room and ask for PEP. PEP protects people who are HIV-negative. You’ll haveto take an HIV test before starting PEP. You should begin PEP as soon as possible. PEP can cause mild side effects, especially at thebeginning of treatment. PEP works best if you take it for the full 28-day course.Do not stop taking PEP without talking to your doctor. When you finish PEP, you will take another HIV test tomake sure that PEP worked.

PrEPPEPDaily PrEP to prevent HIV PrEP (Pre-exposure Prophylaxis) is a daily medicine(taken as a pill) that helps you stay HIV-negative. With PEP (Post-exposure Prophylaxis), you begin takingpills to stop HIV infection right after you are exposedto HIV. If you take PrEP every day, as prescribed, it greatlyreduces your risk of HIV. PEP can stop HIV if started within 36 hours ofexposure. You continue taking PEP for 28 days. Condoms provide additional protection against HIV andother sexually transmitted infections (STIs), even whileyou take PrEP. PEP can protect you in an emergency—for example,if you had anal or vaginal sex without a condom withsomeone who has or might have HIV. PEP can also stopHIV if you were exposed while injecting drugs.PrEP is for people at risk of HIV PrEP can protect people who are HIV-negative and are:Share the Night,Not HIV– At risk of being exposed to HIV through sex orinjecting drugsMore about PrEP– Ready to take a daily pill If you regularly worry about HIV, ask your doctor if PrEPmay be right for you. PrEP has been shown to work for gay and bisexual men,heterosexual women and men and people who injectdrugs, and is also likely to benefit transgender women. PrEP can help protect anyone whose partner has HIV.Emergency PEP to prevent HIV PrEP protects people who are HIV-negative. You’ll haveto take an HIV test before starting PrEP. You may haveto take other tests to make sure it’s safe for you touse PrEP. While you are on PrEP, you will need to see a healthcare provider for regular check-ups and HIV tests.PEP Kept MeHIVPEP works best if startedright awayMore about PEP If you think you were exposed to HIV, immediately goto a clinic or emergency room and ask for PEP. PEP protects people who are HIV-negative. You’ll haveto take an HIV test before starting PEP. You should begin PEP as soon as possible. PEP can cause mild side effects, especially at thebeginning of treatment. PEP works best if you take it for the full 28-day course.Do not stop taking PEP without talking to your doctor. When you finish PEP, you will take another HIV test tomake sure that PEP worked.

PrEPPEPDaily PrEP to prevent HIV PrEP (Pre-exposure Prophylaxis) is a daily medicine(taken as a pill) that helps you stay HIV-negative. With PEP (Post-exposure Prophylaxis), you begin takingpills to stop HIV infection right after you are exposedto HIV. If you take PrEP every day, as prescribed, it greatlyreduces your risk of HIV. PEP can stop HIV if started within 36 hours ofexposure. You continue taking PEP for 28 days. Condoms provide additional protection against HIV andother sexually transmitted infections (STIs), even whileyou take PrEP. PEP can protect you in an emergency—for example,if you had anal or vaginal sex without a condom withsomeone who has or might have HIV. PEP can also stopHIV if you were exposed while injecting drugs.PrEP is for people at risk of HIV PrEP can protect people who are HIV-negative and are:Share the Night,Not HIV– At risk of being exposed to HIV through sex orinjecting drugsMore about PrEP– Ready to take a daily pill If you regularly worry about HIV, ask your doctor if PrEPmay be right for you. PrEP has been shown to work for gay and bisexual men,heterosexual women and men and people who injectdrugs, and is also likely to benefit transgender women. PrEP can help protect anyone whose partner has HIV.Emergency PEP to prevent HIV PrEP protects people who are HIV-negative. You’ll haveto take an HIV test before starting PrEP. You may haveto take other tests to make sure it’s safe for you touse PrEP. While you are on PrEP, you will need to see a healthcare provider for regular check-ups and HIV tests.PEP Kept MeHIVPEP works best if startedright awayMore about PEP If you think you were exposed to HIV, immediately goto a clinic or emergency room and ask for PEP. PEP protects people who are HIV-negative. You’ll haveto take an HIV test before starting PEP. You should begin PEP as soon as possible. PEP can cause mild side effects, especially at thebeginning of treatment. PEP works best if you take it for the full 28-day course.Do not stop taking PEP without talking to your doctor. When you finish PEP, you will take another HIV test tomake sure that PEP worked.

PrEPPEP&PrEPPEP If you are HIV-negative andexposed to HIV, PEP can stopHIV before it infects your body. PEP is an emergency medicineyou take right after you areexposed to HIV.PEP Post-exposure ProphylaxisProphylaxis PreventionPEPMany insurance plans (including Medicaid) coverPrEP and PEP. Assistance may be available if youare uninsured.For more information, call 311or visit nyc.gov and search “HIV PrEP and PEP”Prevent HIVafter exposure&PrEPPEPNEWWAYS TOPREVENTHIVPrEP PrEP is a daily pill that canprotect you from HIV as longas you take it every day.Protect yourselffrom HIV every day 2014 The City of New York, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. All Rights Reserved.DIS29 3 0 3 01 - 5/16 If you are HIV-negative andconcerned about exposure to HIV,PrEP may be right for you. Condoms provide additionalprotection against HIV, mostsexually transmitted infections(STIs) and unintended pregnancy.PrEP Pre-exposure ProphylaxisProphylaxis Prevention

PrEPPEP&PrEPPEP If you are HIV-negative andexposed to HIV, PEP can stopHIV before it infects your body. PEP is an emergency medicineyou take right after you areexposed to HIV.PEP Post-exposure ProphylaxisProphylaxis PreventionPEPMany insurance plans (including Medicaid) coverPrEP and PEP. Assistance may be available if youare uninsured.For more information, call 311or visit nyc.gov and search “HIV PrEP and PEP”Prevent HIVafter exposure&PrEPPEPNEWWAYS TOPREVENTHIVPrEP PrEP is a daily pill that canprotect you from HIV as longas you take it every day.Protect yourselffrom HIV every day 2014 The City of New York, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. All Rights Reserved.DIS29 3 0 3 01 - 5/16 If you are HIV-negative andconcerned about exposure to HIV,PrEP may be right for you. Condoms provide additionalprotection against HIV, mostsexually transmitted infections(STIs) and unintended pregnancy.PrEP Pre-exposure ProphylaxisProphylaxis Prevention

PrEPPEPDaily PrEP to prevent HIV PrEP (Pre-exposure Prophylaxis) is a daily medicine(taken as a pill) that helps you stay HIV-negative. With PEP (Post-exposure Prophylaxis), you begin takingpills to stop HIV infection right after you are exposedto HIV. If you take PrEP every day, as prescribed, it greatlyreduces your risk of HIV. PEP can stop HIV if started within 36 hours ofexposure. You continue taking PEP for 28 days. Condoms provide additional protection against HIV andother sexually transmitted infections (STIs), even whileyou take PrEP. PEP can protect you in an emergency—for example,if you had anal or vaginal sex without a condom withsomeone who has or might have HIV. PEP can also stopHIV if you were exposed while injecting drugs.PrEP is for people at risk of HIV PrEP can protect people who are HIV-negative and are:Share the Night,Not HIV– At risk of being exposed to HIV through sex orinjecting drugsMore about PrEP– Ready to take a daily pill If you regularly worry about HIV, ask your doctor if PrEPmay be right for you. PrEP has been shown to work for gay and bisexual men,heterosexual women and men and people who injectdrugs, and is also likely to benefit transgender women. PrEP can help protect anyone whose partner has HIV.Emergency PEP to prevent HIV PrEP protects people who are HIV-negative. You’ll haveto take an HIV test before starting PrEP. You may haveto take other tests to make sure it’s safe for you touse PrEP. While you are on PrEP, you will need to see a healthcare provider for regular check-ups and HIV tests.PEP Kept MeHIVPEP works best if startedright awayMore about PEP If you think you were exposed to HIV, immediately goto a clinic or emergency room and ask for PEP. PEP protects people who are HIV-negative. You’ll haveto take an HIV test before starting PEP. You should begin PEP as soon as possible. PEP can cause mild side effects, especially at thebeginning of treatment. PEP works best if you take it for the full 28-day course.Do not stop taking PEP without talking to your doctor. When you finish PEP, you will take another HIV test tomake sure that PEP worked.

PrEPPEPDaily PrEP to prevent HIV PrEP (Pre-exposure Prophylaxis) is a daily medicine(taken as a pill) that helps you stay HIV-negative. With PEP (Post-exposure Prophylaxis), you begin takingpills to stop HIV infection right after you are exposedto HIV. If you take PrEP every day, as prescribed, it greatlyreduces your risk of HIV. PEP can stop HIV if started within 36 hours ofexposure. You continue taking PEP for 28 days. Condoms provide additional protection against HIV andother sexually transmitted infections (STIs), even whileyou take PrEP. PEP can protect you in an emergency—for example,if you had anal or vaginal sex without a condom withsomeone who has or might have HIV. PEP can also stopHIV if you were exposed while injecting drugs.PrEP is for people at risk of HIV PrEP can protect people who are HIV-negative and are:Share the Night,Not HIV– At risk of being exposed to HIV through sex orinjecting drugsMore about PrEP– Ready to take a daily pill If you regularly worry about HIV, ask your doctor if PrEPmay be right for you. PrEP has been shown to work for gay and bisexual men,heterosexual women and men and people who injectdrugs, and is also likely to benefit transgender women. PrEP can help protect anyone whose partner has HIV.Emergency PEP to prevent HIV PrEP protects people who are HIV-negative. You’ll haveto take an HIV test before starting PrEP. You may haveto take other tests to make sure it’s safe for you touse PrEP. While you are on PrEP, you will need to see a healthcare provider for regular check-ups and HIV tests.PEP Kept MeHIVPEP works best if startedright awayMore about PEP If you think you were exposed to HIV, immediately goto a clinic or emergency room and ask for PEP. PEP protects people who are HIV-negative. You’ll haveto take an HIV test before starting PEP. You should begin PEP as soon as possible. PEP can cause mild side effects, especially at thebeginning of treatment. PEP works best if you take it for the full 28-day course.Do not stop taking PEP without talking to your doctor. When you finish PEP, you will take another HIV test tomake sure that PEP worked.

PrEPPEPDaily PrEP to prevent HIV PrEP (Pre-exposure Prophylaxis) is a daily medicine(taken as a pill) that helps you stay HIV-negative. With PEP (Post-exposure Prophylaxis), you begin takingpills to stop HIV infection right after you are exposedto HIV. If you take PrEP every day, as prescribed, it greatlyreduces your risk of HIV. PEP can stop HIV if started within 36 hours ofexposure. You continue taking PEP for 28 days. Condoms provide additional protection against HIV andother sexually transmitted infections (STIs), even whileyou take PrEP. PEP can protect you in an emergency—for example,if you had anal or vaginal sex without a condom withsomeone who has or might have HIV. PEP can also stopHIV if you were exposed while injecting drugs.PrEP is for people at risk of HIV PrEP can protect people who are HIV-negative and are:Share the Night,Not HIV– At risk of being exposed to HIV through sex orinjecting drugsMore about PrEP– Ready to take a daily pill If you regularly worry about HIV, ask your doctor if PrEPmay be right for you. PrEP has been shown to work for gay and bisexual men,heterosexual women and men and people who injectdrugs, and is also likely to benefit transgender women. PrEP can help protect anyone whose partner has HIV.Emergency PEP to prevent HIV PrEP protects people who are HIV-negative. You’ll haveto take an HIV test before starting PrEP. You may haveto take other tests to make sure it’s safe for you touse PrEP. While you are on PrEP, you will need to see a healthcare provider for regular check-ups and HIV tests.PEP Kept MeHIVPEP works best if startedright awayMore about PEP If you think you were exposed to HIV, immediately goto a clinic or emergency room and ask for PEP. PEP protects people who are HIV-negative. You’ll haveto take an HIV test before starting PEP. You should begin PEP as soon as possible. PEP can cause mild side effects, especially at thebeginning of treatment. PEP works best if you take it for the full 28-day course.Do not stop taking PEP without talking to your doctor. When you finish PEP, you will take another HIV test tomake sure that PEP worked.

PrEPPEP&PrEPPEP If you are HIV-negative andexposed to HIV, PEP can stopHIV before it infects your body. PEP is an emergency medicineyou take right after you areexposed to HIV.PEP Post-exposure ProphylaxisProphylaxis PreventionPEPMany insurance plans (including Medicaid) coverPrEP and PEP. Assistance may be available if youare uninsured.For more information, call 311or visit nyc.gov and search “HIV PrEP and PEP”Prevent HIVafter exposure&PrEPPEPNEWWAYS TOPREVENTHIVPrEP PrEP is a daily pill that canprotect you from HIV as longas you take it every day.Protect yourselffrom HIV every day 2014 The City of New York, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. All Rights Reserved.DIS29 3 0 3 01 - 5/16 If you are HIV-negative andconcerned about exposure to HIV,PrEP may be right for you. Condoms provide additionalprotection against HIV, mostsexually transmitted infections(STIs) and unintended pregnancy.PrEP Pre-exposure ProphylaxisProphylaxis Prevention

(Pre-exposure Prophylaxis) is a daily medicine (taken as a pill) that helps you stay HIV-negative. If you take PrEP . every day, as prescribed, it greatly. reduces. your risk of HIV. Condoms provide additional protection against HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), even while you take PrEP. PrEP is for people at risk of HIV