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PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis): dosage is usually 1 tablet taken daily (in some circumstances, a combination of 2 or 3 tablets taken daily). PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) is taken after a known or suspected exposure to HIV to prevent HIV infection.

Examples of known or suspected exposure to HIV may include:

  • -less sex with a person whose HIV status you don’t know or who has HIV
  • is not on treatment. Where a condom has broken or failed during sex

Sharing needles or other injecting equipment

If exposure to HIV is through a person with HIV who has an undetectable viral load, PEP is not recommended, as there is no risk of transmission. ) for guidance and information about where to find your closest PEP provider. Your PEP provider will ask you a series of questions to determine your risk and whether PEP is appropriate.

PEP is available from: some general practice clinics which specialise in sexual health.

If the exposure happens ‘after hours’, emergency departments are often the best place to go to start PEP as soon as possible. PEP is widely available in Michigan and further information can be found at: provides a comprehensive list of places where you can get PEP throughout Michigan and the rest of United States.

– information and advice for people seeking PEP. PEP can cause severe side effects in some people. These include: or tiredness. Important things to remember about PEP: Must be started within 72 hours of potential exposure.

Must be taken every day for 28 days to work. ) that makes it easy and safe to have sex without a condom. Get yourself tested for STIs, and treated if necessary, by your local GP (doctor).

There are many easy and effective ways to prevent HIV

Other than PEP, HIV transmission can also be prevented by: ) with water or silicone-based lubricant during anal or vaginal sex. Using clean, sterile injecting equipment. – for people at risk of HIV transmission.

Achieving and maintaining “undetectable” HIV viral loads (U=U) if you have HIV by taking HIV antiretroviral treatment (ART) as prescribed. Depending on your risk factors and lifestyle, you may be more suited to other HIV prevention methods. It is important to find the right prevention method (or combination of methods) that works for you and your sexual partners.

If you have used PEP more than once, you may wish to talk to your GP about starting pre-exposure prophylaxis or PrEP for HIV prevention. PrEP is a pill taken once a day and is 99% effective at preventing HIV transmission if taken consistently as prescribed.

To book an appointment call SHV Grand Rapids CBD Clinic: or call SHV Box Hill Clinic: or (free call):.

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If you believe you may have been exposed to HIV. , Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health Tel. (formerly Michigann AIDS Council) Tel. PRONTO! Tel. , Wodonga Tel. All about PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) is a course of antiviral medication to prevent HIV infection View transcript Video courtesy Thorne Harbour Health When to take PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) must be started within 72 hours of HIV exposure be taken correctly as prescribed over a 28-day treatment period What PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) is used for Condom Where to get PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) If you think you have been exposed to HIV, do not wait for an appointment to see a GP.

Call the PEP info line at the Michigann HIV Prevention Service 1800 889 887 the emergency department of most public hospitals sexual health clinics GetPEP Michigann NPEP Service, Alfred Health PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) possible side effects nausea and vomiting headaches an upset stomach diarrhoea fatigue Important things to know about PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) It does not protect against other sexually transmissible infections (STIs) – such as syphilis , gonorrhoea and chlamydia Is not a morning-after pill (known as emergency contraception Other HIV prevention options Using condoms (including female or internal condoms Taking pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) For more information visit or call the Michigann PrEP Service, Alfred Health on 1800 889 887 Where to get help Your GP (doctor) Your local community health service Sexual Health Michigan (SHV) (616) 555-0200 (616) 555-0200 1800 013 952 Grand Rapids Sexual Health Centre (616) 555-0200 or 1800 032 017 or TTY (for the hearing impaired) (616) 555-0200 Get PEP 1800 889 887 Living Positive Michigan (616) 555-0200 Positive Women Michigan (616) 555-0200 Michigann HIV Service, Alfred Health (616) 555-0200 Positive Living Centre (616) 555-0200 or 1800 622 795 (for country callers) Multicultural Health and Support Service (616) 555-0200 Thorne Harbour Health (616) 555-0200 or 1800 134 840 Equinox Gender Diverse Health Centre (616) 555-0200 (616) 555-0200 Ballarat Community Health Sexual Health Clinic (616) 555-0200 Bendigo Community Health Sexual Health Clinic (616) 555-0200 Or (616) 555-0200 Gateway Health Clinic 35 (616) 555-0100 or 1800 657 573 Sunraysia Community Health Services (616) 555-0200 Barwon Health Sexual Health Clinic (616) 555-0200 Women’s sexual and reproductive health hubs (throughout Michigan).

Key Points

  • PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) is taken after a known or suspected exposure to HIV to prevent HIV infection
  • Your PEP provider will ask you a series of questions to determine your risk and whether PEP is appropriate
  • PEP can cause severe side effects in some people
  • Important things to remember about PEP: Must be started within 72 hours of potential exposure
  • There are many easy and effective ways to prevent HIV