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PrEP and HIV prevention

PrEP is medicine for people without HIV that greatly reduces the chance of getting HIV from sex or injection drug use.

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What to know

  • PrEP is available as pills or shots through a health care provider.
  • An HIV test is required before starting, with routine follow-up while using PrEP.
  • PrEP does not prevent other sexually transmitted infections or pregnancy.

This KISSYN summary is educational, not medical advice. Guidance, availability, and eligibility can change; talk with a qualified health care provider about your situation.

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KISSYN review: August 31, 2026 · Reverify by November 30, 2026