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HIV PrEP, HIV PEP and DoxyPEP

HIV PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)

• What it is: Medication taken regularly before potential exposure to HIV to help prevent the virus from taking hold if exposure occurs.
• How it works: Helps to block HIV from establishing infection in the body.
• Where to get it:
• Health Services: Providers can prescribe HIV PrEP during office hours (Monday-Friday).
• Planned Parenthood: Local offices can also prescribe HIV PrEP. Call 518-584-0041 to make an appointment.

HIV PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis)

• What it is: Medication taken after a possible exposure to HIV to prevent the virus from spreading. It must be started within 72 hours of exposure, with the sooner the better.
• How it works: Prevents HIV from taking hold after a potential exposure.
• Where to get it:
• Health Services: Providers can prescribe HIV PEP during office hours.
• HIV PEP Hotline: Call 844-PEP-4NOW (24/7) for immediate access to HIV PEP medication, with prescriptions sent to a local pharmacy.
• Emergency Rooms: HIV PEP can also be prescribed at emergency rooms, including Saratoga Hospital Emergency Room.

Doxy-PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis for STIs)

• What it is: A medication to reduce the risk of bacterial STIs (syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia) after exposure.
• Who it's for: Currently indicated for those assigned male at birth (AMAB) who have sexual contact with other AMAB individuals (including gay, bisexual men, and transgender women).
• Where to get it:
• Health Services: Providers can prescribe Doxy-PEP during office hours.

Additional Resources:

• HIV PEP Hotline: Available 24/7 at 844-PEP-4NOW for immediate access to medication and guidance.
   
  These medications play an important role in preventing the transmission of HIV and STIs. If students believe they might need PrEP, PEP, or Doxy-PEP, they can reach out to Health Services or one of the other resources listed for consultation and prescriptions.