What is PrEP?
- PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, is a daily pill that can greatly
reduce your risk of getting HIV from sex
by more than 90%.
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It reduces the risk of getting HIV from sharing needles
by more than 70%.
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Lower your risk of getting HIV from sex even more if you take PrEP and use other prevention methods.
- You have to visit your doctor every three months to repeat your HIV test, refill your prescription, and follow up.
- Don't take PrEP unless it has been
prescribed for you by your doctor.
After strong community support, in 2018 Mecklenburg County Public Health began implementation of a PrEP pilot project. The 24-month pilot is aimed at providing PrEP to at least 320 high-risk, uninsured individuals, through contracts with community partners who provide clinical services in areas with access to high-risk individuals.
These partner providers are Ballantyne Family Medicine/Amity Medical Group, The C.W. Williams Community Health Center, Inc., Eastowne Family Physicians, Quality Comprehensive Health Care Center Powerhouse Project, and Rosedale Assistance & Opportunities (RAO).