By Liv Ainsworth, Sexperts
PrEP and PEP are two tools that can be used to prevent HIV. They are two different types of medication that have revolutionized the prevention of HIV in the last decade.
PrEP is used to prevent HIV before you would come in contact with someone with HIV and there are several ways it can be taken effectively.
PEP is a month-long medication that can prevent HIV after you were exposed to HIV. In order for PEP to work effectively, you must start the medication within 72 hours of the exposure.
This section will give you many more details on PEP and PrEP and tell you what you need to know.
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