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HIV PREVENTION OPTIONS THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO STAY INFORMED

You may not realize how many HIV prevention options are out there. Talk to your healthcare provider to learn which ones are right for you.
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HERE ARE SOME WAYS PEOPLE HELP PROTECT THEMSELVES

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REGULAR TESTING

Testing regularly for HIV keeps you informed. There are different testing options, so talk to a healthcare provider about what works for you.

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PREVENTION
MEDICATION

PrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis. That means routinely taking prescription medicine before you're exposed to HIV to help reduce your chances of getting it. When taken as directed, PrEP can be about 99% effective in preventing HIV through sex.

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PROTECTION & SAFER SEX PRACTICES

Condoms and other barrier methods, when used properly, can be ways to help protect against HIV.

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OPEN CONVERSATIONS

The people around you can be part of your HIV prevention plan too. Talking openly can help make everything else easier.

NOBODY FIGURES THIS OUT
ALL AT ONCE

Many people may have gotten here the same way. Gradually, through conversations, through someone they trusted, through finally asking the question they'd been sitting on.

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NOT SURE WHERE TO START?

Along with talking to an healthcare provider, testing can be a great first move.

Find HIV Testing Near You
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WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PrEP?

If you're ready to explore PrEP in more detail, you can dive deeper here.

Learn About PrEP