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HIV and AIDS

What are the criteria for PrEP medication?

Dr. Demetre Daskalakis explains that not everyone is going to feel comfortable speaking about their sexual health. But if someone does ask about PrEP, providers should prescribe it for them. This video is a joint production of KFF's Greater Than HIV and CDC's Let's Stop HIV Together.

What does it cost to go on PrEP?

In this video, Dr. Demetre Daskalakis says that PrEP is low cost or free for most people. Insurance helps cover these expenses, but there are also co-pay assistance programs that help. There are also programs available to those who are uninsured that help cover PrEP. This video is a joint production of KFF's Greater Than HIV and CDC's Let's Stop HIV Together.

What's involved in prescribing PrEP?

Dr. Demetre Daskalakis breaks down what is involved in prescribing PrEP. One, HIV testing should be done to make sure they don’t have HIV and if they do, it is important to prescribe treatment. Two, test for other sexually transmitted infections and make sure they are up to date with vaccines. Three, provide baseline test. Once you have all that information, you can prescribe PrEP. As a clinician, you should come up with a follow up plan as well. This video is a joint production of KFF's Greater Than HIV and CDC's Let's Stop HIV Together.

Who Can Prescribe PrEP?

Dr. Demetre Daskalakis flags that anyone who can prescribe medication, can prescribe PrEP. It is important to go over guidelines and understand what follow-up is necessary. This video is a joint production of KFF's Greater Than HIV and CDC's Let's Stop HIV Together.

The Journey to Undetectable

This infographic illustrates the journey to becoming undetectable with HIV.

PrEP Is for Women

This brochure discusses how PrEP is also an effective HIV prevention method for women.

How Do You Let Your Partners Know They May Have Been Exposed to HIV?

This brochure discusses how Partner Services provides free and confidential services to people diagnosed with HIV or other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs, like syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia) and their partners. Through Partner Services, health department staff members help find sexual or drug injection partners so they can be informed of their potential risk of being exposed to HIV or another STD. Partner Services then provides sexual or drug injection partners who are at risk with testing, counseling, and referrals for other services.

Partner Services for HIV and STDs

This guide discusses partner services for HIV and STDs and is targeted towards providers and other health professionals.