Ever since PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) was approved by the FDA in 2012, it has certainly contributed to a decline in the number of new HIV diagnoses. Between 2008 to 2014, the number of new HIV cases dropped by 18% – and up to 56% amongst people using injection drugs. Source However, there are still millions […]
HIV transmission occurs through contact with certain bodily fluids, such as blood, semen, or vaginal fluids. HIV prevention methods can help to significantly reduce the risk of transmission during sexual intercourse. There are several ways to effectively safeguard from HIV transmission , such as using PrEP, condoms, and HIV prevention methods like frequent testing. The majority of […]
HIV can affect anyone regardless of their gender, nationality, or sexual orientation. But unfortunately, accessing proper healthcare is not always an option, particularly for undocumented immigrants in the US – and so there is often a higher correlation between HIV and immigration. Since they are not covered by insurance or Medicare, undocumented immigrants are not […]
In 2012, the fight to end the HIV epidemic changed forever. A new medication called Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) was approved by the FDA as an effective medication to prevent sexual transmission. The first form of PrEP for HIV was Truvada, a prescription medication that showed up to 99% effectiveness at preventing transmission. Although the drug was approved […]
