True or False
PrEP is too expensive and I can't afford it.
FALSE: PrEP is covered by most major insurances. There is also the Gilead Advancing Access Program.
What is the name of the medication taken AFTER exposure?
What is nPEP? or PEP?
PrEP stands for Post Exposure Prophylaxis.
FALSE. PrEP stands for PRE-Exposure Prophylaxis.
BONUS: What is the name of the Prevention Care Coordinator?
Layla Orlando (:
PrEP is 98% effective against the transmission of HIV when taken correctly.
TRUE.
Why aren't more people on PrEP?
Lack of education, resources, money, accessibility.
PrEP is only for gay/bisexual men.
FALSE. PrEP is for everyone!!
Taking PrEP daily can prevent the transmission of this virus.
What is HIV?
If I missed a dose yesterday, I can just take two today.
FALSE. If you miss a dose you should resume your medication as scheduled the next day. You should never double up on a medication.
Name three PrEP medications.
Truvada, Descovy and generic.