Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)If you or your partner have been exposed to HIV, post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is medication which may prevent a person from becoming HIV positive. HIV takes a few days to become established in the body. PEP must be taken as soon as possible and definitely no later than 72 hours after exposure to HIV. The sooner treatment is started, the more likely it is to work. PEP is a month long course of HIV medication. They need to be taken strictly according to their dosing schedules. Sometimes drugs used for PEP have unpleasant side-effects including nausea, diarrhoea, but these are temporary. PEP WatchTell us your story of trying to access PEP, here. What is PEP
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