Treatment

PrEP for HIV Prevention

A daily pill or regular injection taken by people who do not have HIV to lower their chance of getting it.

Also called: prep, pre-exposure prophylaxis, hiv prevention, hiv prevention pill, prep for hiv, prep (hiv prevention)

Who Can Help with PrEP for HIV Prevention?

Family Planning Clinics
A clinic that provides birth control, pregnancy testing, STI testing and other reproductive health services.
Family Doctors
A physician who provides checkups, preventive care and treatment for common illnesses for patients of all ages. Family doctors also manage long-term conditions and refer to specialists when needed.
Infectious Disease Doctors
A physician who treats complex or long-lasting infections, such as HIV, hepatitis and infections that do not respond to usual treatment.
Nurse Practitioners
An advanced practice nurse who can examine patients, diagnose illness, order tests and prescribe medicine. Many work in primary care, and others in specialty practices or hospitals.
Community Health Centers
A clinic that offers primary, dental and mental health care to everyone, often with fees based on income.
Public Health Departments
A government health office that offers services such as vaccines, testing, family planning and community health programs.

Cities where practice websites say they offer it.

General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about prep for hiv prevention and what is right for you.