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University Hospitals provides
Prevention Services
HIV prevention services
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Consultation with HIV/ID physician
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HIV testing
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Prescription of PrEP medication
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Vaccines for Hepatitis A and B, and HPV as indicated
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Individual risk reduction counseling
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What is PrEP?
PrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis and is a medication that can reduce your risk of getting HIV from sexual contact or intravenous drug use.
When taken as prescribed, PrEP is highly effective at preventing HIV infection. People who are high risk (e.g., individuals with an HIV-positive sexual partner, do not consistently use condoms, or share needles or syringes) should discuss a potential PrEP prescription with a qualified provider.
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PrEP Basics
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PrEP stands for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
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The word “prophylaxis” means to prevent or control the spread of an infection or disease
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PrEP can help prevent you from getting HIV if you are exposed to the virus
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PrEP is an HIV prevention option that works by taking one pill every day
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For more information call UH:
Make an Appointment with the PrEP Clinic
For an appointment or more information, please call the PrEP navigator at 216-286-PREP.
Education is Safe Sex
How Can I Start PrEP?
Talk with your doctor or healthcare provider to determine if PrEP suits you.
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If you and your healthcare provider agree that PrEP might reduce your risk of getting HIV, he or she will test you for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.
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SIDE EFFECTS Some people in clinical studies of PrEP had early side effects such as an upset stomach or loss of appetite, but these were mild and usually went away in the first month. Some people also had mild headaches. No serious side effects were observed. You should tell your healthcare provider if these or other symptoms become severe or do not go away.
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Having anal, vaginal, or oral sex without a condom;
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Having multiple sex partners;
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Having anonymous sex partners;
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Having sex while under the influence of drugs or alcohol can lower inhibitions and result in greater sexual risk-taking.
​​Yes. In the United States, people who get syphilis, gonorrhea, and herpes often also have HIV, or are more likely to get HIV in the future.