PrEP/PEP
You have choices when it comes to preventing an HIV transmission.
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is one choice. It is a prescription drug taken daily or through a regular injection, and it is up to 99% effective at preventing HIV. Post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is a treatment after a single high-risk event to stop someone from becoming HIV-positive. PEP must be started as soon as possible to be effective—and always within 72 hours of a possible exposure.
The HIV Resource Hub at 844-HUB-4040 or HIVHUB.org can connect you to PrEP (learn more about this HIV prevention tool here) and PEP (learn more about this method for preventing HIV after a potential exposure here).
The HUB also connects individuals living with or vulnerable to HIV to STI/HIV testing, medical care, LGBTQ medical support, housing, financial assistance and MPOX testing, treatment and vaccinations. Services are available in Chicago, Cook County and the Collar Counties (Chicago Metropolitan Area) regardless of immigration status. Learn more about the Hub and services available here.
Quick Links
- Let’s Talk PrEP: An Interview with Dr. Terrance Weeden
- Some young gay men of color found it easier to adhere to bimonthly injections rather than daily pills in recent PrEP study
- New form of injectable PrEP shown to work among certain populations, paving way for expanded HIV prevention buffet
- Pride for PrEP in Illinois
- Have you heard of PEP?