HIV Prevention

There was a time when an HIV diagnosis was believed to be a death sentence, improved treatments mean that is no longer the case. Today, we have many safe, simple and effective ways to prevent HIV infection.

Our providers are here to help you understand the different HIV prevention options and which may be best for you. Our team can help you handle insurance or cost-related issues. If you have questions about the information on this page or need to talk with a provider about using one of the HIV prevention methods below, please make an appointment.

PEP for Prevention

If you are HIV-negative and have had a definite or possible exposure to HIV, you may be able to use post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) to prevent HIV infection. PEP is a pill and must be taken within 72 hours of HIV exposure. Learn more.

PrEP for Prevention

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is used before you are exposed to HIV to help prevent infection. PrEP is a pill that can be taken once each day by HIV-negative people who are at risk of HIV. PrEP is safe and works well: it is more than 90% effective in preventing HIV and also provides long-term protection when taken consistently. Learn more.

HIV Rapid Testing

The Partnership Comprehensive Care Practice provides free, confidential, rapid HIV testing and counseling. If you would like to schedule a time to pick up an at-home test kit, please email PCCPOutreach@drexel.edu with your contact information and a team member will call you to schedule. Learn more.

U=U Campaign

Recent studies have found the next best thing to a cure for HIV: U=U. What does U=U mean? U=U stands for "Undetectable=Un-transmittable." A person with HIV who is on effective treatment (like PrEP) will see their level of HIV (or “viral load”) reduced to undetectable amounts in their blood. If a person continues to take their medications every day and maintains an undetectable viral load, that person cannot give HIV to others. Learn more.

The information on these pages is provided for general information only and should not be used for diagnosis or treatment, or as a substitute for consultation with a physician or health care professional. If you have specific questions or concerns about your health, you should consult your health care professional.

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