Planned Parenthood: PrEP, PEP, & HIV Testing

Up-to-date information about PrEP⁠ (PrEP: Pre-exposure prophylaxis. A daily medication that is taken regularly (before and after exposure) to prevent HIV. It is meant to prevent HIV exposures that occur on an occasional to frequent basis.) , PEP⁠ (PEP: Post-exposure prophylaxis. Medication that can be taken to prevent HIV after an exposure happens, usually within 72 hours of an exposure and continued for 28 days.) , and HIV⁠ (HIV: A virus that attacks cells of the immune system, weakening the body’s ability to fight infections and diseases.) testing. If you live in California or Nevada Planned Parenthood Mar Monteexternal link, opens in a new tab also offers appointments at any one of their health clinics.