Get preppedFOR PrEP

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Learn why you should talk to a healthcare provider about PrEP and if it's an option for you.

Let's break it down: PrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis. That means routinely taking prescription medicine before you're exposed to HIV to help reduce your chances of getting it.

In fact, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) recommends that ALL sexually active adults and adolescents be informed about PrEP for prevention of HIV.

Just remember, PrEP doesn't protect against other STIs (sexually transmitted infections), so be sure to use condoms and other healthy sex practices.

PrEP as part of a total package

PrEP is for people who are HIV-negative and may have a higher chance of getting HIV through sex.

It comes in the form of an injection that lasts several months or a daily pill. It's NOT to be used in emergencies, as a one-time-only strategy, as a prevention method for other STIs or pregnancy, or for people who are living with HIV.

You may benefit from PrEP if you currently check one or more of these boxes:

You don't always use condoms

You recently had an STI

You have sexual partner(s) who don’t know their HIV status

You have sex in an area where HIV is more common

If none of these apply to you, it’s possible they could in the future—so just remember, you can always talk to a healthcare provider to see if PrEP may be an option for you.

The best way to find out is by starting the conversation with your healthcare provider to see if PrEP may be right for you.

Cost shouldn’t keep you from asking for PrEP.

Did you know most insurance plans* will cover PrEP and PrEP-related services, like HIV testing?

Learn what is covered by calling your insurance company today or visit pleaseprepme.org/paying-prep.

*All non-grandfathered commercial plans and Medicaid expansion plans.

Know the three key steps for starting on PrEP

getting on PrEP

Find a healthcare provider
who prescribes it

getting tested

Find HIV testing near you