PrEP / PEP List of Providers in Los Angeles

July 1, 2015

Clinics with Experience Providing PrEP and/or PEP In an effort to ensure access to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) services, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Division of HIV and STD Programs (DHSP) has compiled a list of providers with experience providing PrEP and/or PEP in LA County and Surrounding…

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What Is PrEP and PEP?

June 3, 2015

What is PrEP? PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a way for people to prevent getting HIV before they become exposed to the virus.  Using PrEP currently requires taking a prescribed antiretroviral (ARV) medication, called Truvada, daily.  PrEP is not a cure for HIV.  It does not protect against any other sexually transmitted infections.   How does…

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