PEP, or Post-Exposure Prophylaxis

Is an HIV-prevention strategy using anti-retroviral medications to prevent acquiring HIV following a possible exposure.

If you think you’ve been exposed to HIV and are in need of PEP. Please contact your us for PEP evaluation and treatment. To be effective, PEP must begin within 72 hours of exposure and consists of 2–3 antiretroviral medications that must be taken for 28 days. An Infectious Disease physician must determine what treatment is appropriate based on the nature of the exposure. Starting PEP after a potential exposure does not guarantee that someone exposed to HIV will not acquire HIV; however, the sooner you begin PEP, the better. Every hour counts.