NEED PEP? Call 585.454.PrEP (7737) during business hours. For 24/7 PEP access, call 800.923.9394
PEP: the 'morning-after pill' for possible HIV exposure
If you have had sex without a condom, or have used or been stuck by a needle, you may have been exposed to HIV. Call us NOW or visit our Monroe Avenue location to receive a medication (PEP) that can greatly reduce your likelihood of becoming infected with HIV.
Remember:
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PEP is for emergency use. If you think you are at prolonged risk for HIV, you should speak to a Trillium Health PrEP Specialist about starting PrEP
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If you start PEP, you will need to:
-Take the medicine for 28 days
-Have a follow-up visit 30 and 60 days after you start PEP
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PEP works best if it’s taken within 72 hours after a possible exposure
Potential Exposures to HIV:
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Condomless and PrEP-less sex with a partner who is living with HIV or whose HIV status is unknown
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Sharing syringes or needles
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Accidental needle/syringe stick