08/14/2018
According to the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, daily PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV from s*x by more than 90 percent. Among people who inject drugs, PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV by more than 70 percent when used consistently.
Some studies have shown even higher effectiveness with consistent PrEP use among gay and bis*xual men, and transgender women.
While PrEP is highly effective in preventing HIV, it does not protect against other s*xually transmitted diseases (STDs). To prevent gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and other common STDs, use condoms.
PrEP must be taken for some time before it reaches maximum effectiveness.
