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ACCKWA - PEP and Women

Offered by AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo & Area (ACCKWA)

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5-1770 King St E, Kitchener, ON N2H 1H5

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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
Women
Where
5-1770 King St E, Kitchener, ON N2H 1H5
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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.

How do I get in touch?

Call (877) 770-3687, email director@acckwa.com, or use the website.

Phone
(877) 770-3687
Email
director@acckwa.com
Website
https://www.acckwa.com/women/

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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