What is PEP?
- PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) is antiretroviral medication taken daily for 28-days after an exposure to HIV to reduce the risk of becoming infected with HIV.
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PEP must be started within 72 hours (3 days) after exposure
to HIV to be effective. If you think you have recently been exposed
to HIV during sex or through sharing needles or if you have been
sexually assaulted, talk to your health care provider or an
emergency room doctor about PEP right away. The earlier PEP is
started, the more likely it will prevent HIV infection.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have more questions or need
assistance, please call our PEP Warm Line at (619)
692-5500.
Other Helpful Resources
-
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—PEP web
page
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—HIV Prevention web page
