(PEP) is the use of HIV medications by HIV-negative persons after a known or potential exposure to HIV. For more information, go to What is HIV PEP? You can also obtain additional information on PrEP from Ottawa Public Health or by visiting GayZone. Speak to your healthcare provider about access to PrEP. PrEP involves taking medication every day and seeing a provider every three months for follow-up and testing. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is the use of HIV medications by HIV-negative persons to prevent getting HIV infection. Access safe injection sites for new equipment and care.Never share equipment with anyone, including your sex partner(s).Use new equipment every time you inject, including needles, syringes and all other supplies (like cookers, filters and water).If you share sex toys, cover the toy with a condom and clean after each use.Use water-based or silicone-based lubricants.Use an external condom or dental dam every time you have oral sex.Use an internal or external condom, every time you have vaginal and/or anal sex. ![]() Regular testing for all STIs is an important part of safer sex. * Having a bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI), like chlamydia, gonorrhea or syphilis, can increase the risk of getting HIV.
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