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What is PrEP? 

PrEP is short for pre-exposure prophylaxis. PrEP is taking prescription medicine before coming into contact with HIV. This, in combination with safer sex practices, can help lower the chance of getting HIV infection. TRUVADA for PrEP is only for HIV-negative adults at higher risk of getting HIV from sex.

Want more information? 

For more information about TRUVADA for PrEP, please visit  www.start.truvada.com 

Find more information about PrEP at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.

PrEP is offered at the University Health Center.  Still wondering if it’s right for you?

Schedule an appointment with one of our medical professionals at MyUHC or call (301) 314-8184.

What is PEP? 

PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) means taking medicine to prevent HIV after a possible exposure. 

PEP must be started within 72 hours of possible exposure to HIV. Contact the UHC right away (within 72 hours) if you think you've been recently exposed to HIV:

  • during sex (for example, if the condom broke)
  • through sharing needles, syringes, or other equipment to inject drugs, or
  • if you've been sexually assaulted

The sooner you start PEP, the better. During a visit with a UHC provider, you may be prescribed PEP, and you'll need to take it daily for 28 days.

For more information about PEP, please call the UHC at 301.314.8184.

Source: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/pep/about-pep.html