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Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV Prevention

Dr. Demetre Daskalakis shares with us that pre-exposure prophylaxis is such big new and a great advance that allows individuals to have control and have options for protection. This video is a joint production of KFF's Greater Than HIV and CDC's Let's Stop HIV Together.

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.

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.

Integrating Routine HIV Screening Into Your Practice

This guide underscores the importance of HIV testing and immediate treatment upon diagnosis to reduce new infections. With over 1 million individuals in the US unaware of their HIV status, early detection is vital. Health care providers play a critical role by conducting routine screenings, linking those diagnosed with HIV to treatment and prevention services, and providing preventive measures like pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to those at risk.

Talk HIV

Helpful tips for having successful conversations about HIV prevention, testing, and treatment with friends, family, and other loved ones.