Emergency and crisis in Kitchener, Ontario
ACCKWA - PEP and Women
Offered by AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo & Area (ACCKWA)
In short
PEP (Post-exposure prophylaxis) is a medication course to help prevent the transmission of HIV in an HIV-negative person who may have been recently exposed to the virus.
- Who it is for
- Hiv-negative person who may have been recently exposed to the virus; Pregnancy and before birth
- What it helps with
- Help right now, Safety from harm, Learning and school, Skills for work
- Where
- 5 - 1770 King St E, Kitchener, ON N2H 1H5
- How to reach
- (877) 770-3687 · reception@acckwa.com · Website
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About this service
PEP (Post-exposure prophylaxis) is a medication course to help prevent the transmission of HIV in an HIV-negative person who may have been recently exposed to the virus. For PEP to work, it needs to be started as soon as possible even though it can be given up to 72 hours after exposure. Studies show that PEP can be up to 80% effective at preventing HIV transmission if taken as prescribed. PEP does not provide protection against pregnancy or other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). PEP is an emergency prevention method. Condoms, harm reduction supplies, and other HIV prevention tools are still important to use. A prescription is needed to take PEP. Because its important to start PEP as soon as possible, most people go to their local emergency room to get one.
Who can use it?
Hiv-negative person who may have been recently exposed to the virus
How do I get in touch?
Call (877) 770-3687, email reception@acckwa.com, or use the website.
Listed in Kitchener, Ontario.
5 - 1770 King St E, Kitchener, ON N2H 1H5
5 - 1770 King St E, Kitchener, ON N2H 1H5Kitchener, Ontario
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