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PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS
CDH offers Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for appropriate candidates. PrEP is a way for people who do not have HIV but who are at substantial risk of getting it to prevent HIV infection by taking a pill every day.
The pill (brand name Truvada) contains two medicines (tenofovir and emtricitabine) that are used to prevent HIV infection. When someone is exposed to HIV through sex or injection drug use, these medicines can work to keep the virus from establishing a permanent infection.
Effectiveness of PrEP
When taken consistently, PrEP has been shown to reduce the risk of HIV infection in people who are at high risk by 92 to 99 percent.
Is PrEP right for you?
PrEP may benefit you if you are HIV-negative and ANY of the following apply to you.
- have an HIV-positive partner.
- have multiple partners, a partner with multiple partners, or a partner whose HIV status is unknown –and– you also
- have anal sex without a condom, or
- recently had a sexually transmitted disease (STD).
You are a heterosexual and
- have an HIV-positive partner.
- have multiple partners, a partner with multiple partners, or a partner whose HIV status is unknown –and– you also
- don’t always use a condom for sex with people who inject drugs, or don’t always use a condom for sex with bisexual men.
You inject drugs and
- share needles or equipment to inject drugs.
- recently went to a drug treatment program.
- are at risk for getting HIV from sex.
RESOURCES
CDC – Center for Disease Contol and Prevention
CDC – PREP Information
Know Your HIV Status?
To find HIV Test Centers near you, text your Zip Code to:
KnowIt or 566948
or visit CDC- Get Tested
CONTACT
To talk to a health care provider about PrEP, please call to make an appointment.
Oral Health Department
208-327-7400
Ada County 208-327-7400
Boise County 208-327-7400
Elmore County 208-587-4407
Valley County 208-327-7400
