Protect Yourself from HIV with PrEP and PEP

PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) and PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) offer two powerful ways to lower your risk of HIV. PrEP is for ongoing protection, while PEP can help if you think you’ve been exposed to HIV recently.

What is PrEP?

PrEP is a daily pill that greatly reduces HIV risk for HIV-negative people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Options include trusted medications like Truvada and Descovy, which are over 90% effective when taken regularly. A new injectable option, Apretude, will soon be available for bimonthly protection.

Is PrEP Right for You?

PrEP could be a good fit if any of these apply:

  • You’re concerned about HIV risk.
  • You sometimes have sex without condoms.
  • You’re not always sure of your partner’s HIV status.
  • You’ve been diagnosed with an STD.
  • You inject drugs or have a partner who does.

What is PEP?

PEP is an emergency treatment taken after a possible HIV exposure. It should be started within 72 hours of exposure and taken daily for 28 days. If you may have been exposed through sex, shared needles, or another exposure, PEP can help protect you.

Is PEP Right for You?

PEP is an option if you’ve had a recent potential exposure to HIV and want to lower your risk. It works best when started as soon as possible.

PrEP and PEP at No Cost for Fulton and DeKalb County Residents

At Grady, getting started with PrEP or PEP is simple. Both are available at no cost to residents of Fulton and DeKalb counties, no insurance needed.

Talk to Grady’s HIV Prevention Experts Today!

Ready to take the next step? Schedule a visit to see if PrEP or PEP is right for you. Fill out our form or call (404) 616-PREP to speak with one of Grady’s PrEP and PEP experts.

Talk to Our HIV Prevention Experts

If you want to talk to a provider about taking control of your sexual health and well-being, complete the form, and our PrEP/PEP team will contact you. 

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