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 […]
These days, the news is often filled with stories about all the terrible things happening in the world. So, it is quite easy to miss some of the good news that’s out there – and thankfully, there has been a lot of positive developments regarding treatment for HIV. According to recent data from UNAIDS, nearly […]
If you are interested in taking PrEP, there are some things you will need to discuss with your doctor first. Here are five questions to bring up during your appointment. If you are interested in taking PrEP for HIV prevention, you need a prescription from a doctor. PrEP is a pill regimen that is proven […]
Numerous factors can put a person of any age at risk for HIV transmission. HIV is a virus that can be transmitted through sexual intercourse or via used needles. The leading causes of HIV transmission include: Having unprotected sex with a partner who is HIV positive Sharing needles for drug injections Transmission from an HIV-positive […]
