Who is PrEP for? How do I know if it’s right for me?

PrEP may benefit you if you are HIV-negative and ANY of the following apply to you.

You are a gay/bisexual man and

  • have an HIV-positive partner.
  • have multiple partners, a partner with multiple partners, or a partner whose HIV status is unknown – and you also:
    • have anal sex without a condom, or
    • recently had a sexually transmitted disease (STD).

You are a heterosexual and

  • have an HIV-positive partner.
  • have multiple partners, a partner with multiple partners or a partner whose HIV status is unknown – and you also:
    • don’t always use a condom for sex with people who inject drugs, or
    • don’t always use condom for sex with bisexual men.

You inject drugs and

  • share needles or equipment to inject drugs.
  • are at risk for getting HIV from sex.
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Who is PrEP for? How do I know if it’s right for me?

PrEP may benefit you if you are HIV-negative and ANY of the following apply to you.

You are a gay/bisexual man and

  • have an HIV-positive partner.
  • have multiple partners, a partner with multiple partners, or a partner whose HIV status is unknown – and you also:
    • have anal sex without a condom, or
    • recently had a sexually transmitted disease (STD).

You are a heterosexual and

  • have an HIV-positive partner.
  • have multiple partners, a partner with multiple partners or a partner whose HIV status is unknown – and you also:
    • don’t always use a condom for sex with people who inject drugs, or
    • don’t always use condom for sex with bisexual men.

You inject drugs and

  • share needles or equipment to inject drugs.
  • are at risk for getting HIV from sex.

Who is PrEP for? How do I know if it’s right for me?

PrEP may benefit you if you are HIV-negative and ANY of the following apply to you.

You are a gay/bisexual man and

  • have an HIV-positive partner.
  • have multiple partners, a partner with multiple partners, or a partner whose HIV status is unknown – and you also:
    • have anal sex without a condom, or
    • recently had a sexually transmitted disease (STD).

You are a heterosexual and

  • have an HIV-positive partner.
  • have multiple partners, a partner with multiple partners or a partner whose HIV status is unknown – and you also:
    • don’t always use a condom for sex with people who inject drugs, or
    • don’t always use condom for sex with bisexual men.

You inject drugs and

  • share needles or equipment to inject drugs.
  • are at risk for getting HIV from sex.

How can I find out more about PrEP?

Talk with a PrEP provider at Regional One Health to determine if PrEP is right for you.

PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, is daily medicine that can reduce your chance of getting HIV from sex or from injection drug use. If your provider feels it appropriate, he or she will test you for HIV and other STDs. Your PrEP provider will also test to see if your kidneys are working well.

If this is a good option for you, your PrEP provider will give you a prescription.

You need to visit your PrEP provider again:

  • Every 3 months for repeat HIV tests, prescription refills and follow-up.
  • If you have any side-effects while taking PrEP that become severe or don’t go away.
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Please Remember: PrEP is highly effective for preventing HIV if used as prescribed, but much less effective when not taken consistently.

To locate a PrEP provider call:
901-545-6969

Ask for Medicine Clinic with the reason “PrEP”

For more information on PrEP visit
cdc.gov/hiv/prep

For general information about HIV call
1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636)

How do I pay for PrEP?

PrEP is covered by most insurance programs and state Medicaid plans. You may also receive co-pay assistance from drug manufacturers or patient advocacy foundations.

If you do not have insurance, your PrEP provider and a Regional One Health pharmacist will help you get your medication.