12/17/2025
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the body's immune system. HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is the use of antiretroviral medication to prevent HIV. PrEP is for people without HIV who may be exposed to HIV through s*x or injection drug use. PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV from s*x by up to 99% and from injection drug use by at least 74%. See the Figure below. PrEP is for adults and adolescents who don’t have HIV, are at risk of getting HIV from s*x or injection drug use, and weigh at least 35 kg (77 lb). See the Figure below. Cabotegravir (CAB) 600 mg (brand name Apretude) is the only approved injectable PrEP. Truvada and Descovy are the two pills approved for use as PrEP. PrEP is highly effective in preventing HIV. HIV PrEP protects people from HIV. IPH is located at 9053 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Call 313-3099350 ext. 2 for more information on HIV testing, PrEP, PEP, and treatment.
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