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Post-Exposure Prophylaxis

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PEP involves taking anti-HIV drugs as soon as possible after a potential exposure to prevent HIV infections.

Post-exposure prophylaxis, or PEP, is a way to prevent HIV infection after a recent possible exposure to the virus. Below, we share some important information about PEP from CDC:

 

Date last updated: 6/6/2017

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