PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) lowers your chance of contracting HIV by up to 99%





PrEP stands for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis.
This is a way of protecting yourself from getting HIV by taking a tablet once a day every day.
PrEP does not prevent you from other infections that you can get when having sex, so it is still important to use condoms to be protected from these.
PrEP is an HIV prevention pill that is up to 99% effective when taken consistently and correctly.
PrEP can be for any sexually active HIV-negative person, regardless of sexual orientation or gender Identity. This includes adults and adolescents.
PrEP helps you take control of your health and connects you with health providers to help keep you on track.
Oral PrEP is a terrific HIV prevention tool. It doesn’t reduce risk of chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis or herpes. Male and female condoms do. Comprehensive access to PrEP, condoms, Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision, voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC), communication and counseling makes prevention work for all.
Before beginning the course, undergo HIV test to become sure you are not infected already.
PrEP can be prescribed only by a medical practitioner in India as of now.
So, contact your nearest medical provider to get tested for STIs. For maximum efficacy, PrEP must be taken on a daily basis
You have to get HIV test done in every three months while you are on PrEP
Unlike HIV treatment, PrEP is normally taken only for periods of weeks, months or a few years when the person is feels vulnerability and risk