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PrEP will help you stay HIV negative

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GET PrEP FOR FREE,
WITH NO IN-PERSON ANYTHING

PrEP IS HIV PREVENTION MEDICATION.

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Available to anyone living in Philly

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PrEP IS RECOMMENDED FOR SEXUALLY ACTIVE WOMEN,

REGARDLESS OF GENDER IDENTITY OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION

And is 99% effective at preventing HIV transmission

Yet women are less likely to be told about PrEP by their healthcare providers. So let us fix that.

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• What’s PrEP? PrEP or pre-exposure prophylaxis is a regular treatment taken through pill or injectable that helps prevent HIV.

• If I already use condoms, why do I need something else? Condoms are effective for HIV and STI prevention if worn properly every time. PrEP is a 99% effective alternative to protect you against HIV. Think of it like birth control for HIV.

• Our formula for safer sex? PrEP + Condoms = You’re ready to 😉

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HEAR WHY OTHER WOMEN CHOSE TO GET ON PrEP

We get it, taking PrEP might seem unnecessary, but it can be an effective tool to help you take more control of your HIV status. It’s better to be protected instead of waiting until it’s too late!

BIRTH CONTROL, PREGNANCY, HORMONES AND EVERYTHING IN-BETWEEN

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GOT BABIES ON THE BRAIN?

Whether you’re currently trying or are planning for your future baby, this is what you’ll need to know:

  • PrEP doesn’t affect fertility
  • PrEP doesn’t increase risk of miscarriage or birth defects
  • PrEP can be used while breastfeeding

Q: What if I want to get pregnant in the future?

A: PrEP doesn’t affect your fertility or your birth control, so you can start trying tomorrow, in 3 months or in 5 years.
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BIRTH CONTROL OR HORMONES?

If you’re worried PrEP might affect your birth control or hormones, don’t be:

  • PrEP won’t interfere with your hormones
  • PrEP won’t interfere with your birth control

Q: Can I stop using birth control or condoms?

A: PrEP only provides protection from HIV. It does not prevent pregnancy or protect against other STIs.

The good news is that if you’re running low on condoms or lube, we’ve got you.

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ARE YOU AND PrEP A PERFECT MATCH?

Only you and a doctor can say for sure, so let’s chat!

Our Philly Keep on Loving team can answer your questions and help you get started on PrEP easily, for free, and with no in-person anything

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YOU’VE GOT QUESTIONS, WE’VE GOT ANSWERS

PrEP or pre-exposure prophylaxis, is used to help prevent HIV.

PEP or post-exposure prophylaxis, is used in emergency situations for individuals not on PrEP, and must be taken within 72 hours after a possible HIV exposure.

Both PrEP and PEP are used to help prevent HIV. PrEP is taken regularly to proactively prevent HIV, while PEP is an emergency medication for individuals not already on PrEP, and is taken within 72 hours of a possible HIV exposure.

Philly Keep On Loving currently provides PrEP in a pill form (Truvada or Descovy) or in injectable form (Apretude). The brands Truvada and Apretude are approved for women and transgender women, while the brand Descovy is only approved for men and transgender women.

Only you and your doctor can make that decision, but we’d recommend looking into PrEP if you:

  • Are sexually active
  • Have a partner who is living with HIV
  • Are in a non-monagamous relationship
  • Are unsure of a partner’s HIV status

PrEP is covered by most insurance plans including Medicaid. If you are uninsured we have additional resources to help cover the cost.

Yes! PrEP is safe to take with hormone-based birth control like the pill, patch, ring, shot, implant, or IUD.

PrEP only provides protection from HIV. It does not prevent pregnancy or protect against other STIs.

Yes! PrEP works for all women, including pregnant women. PrEP doesn’t increase the risk of miscarriage or birth defects.

Yes! Women can breastfeed while on PrEP.

No, PrEP will not interfere with hormone therapy.

There can be mild potential side effects including nausea, dizziness, and fatigue.

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If you do not have a case manager, please reach out to the Health Information Helpline at 215-985-2437 to be assigned a case manager and/or to get help finding assistance.

Consejos de usar el buscador de recursos:

  • Buscador: Teclea una palabra o frase en la casilla de búsqueda. Si teclee más que una palabra, se buscará cada palabra individualmente. Por ejemplo: Buscar “alimentos” o “banco.” Frases incluidos en comillas mostrarán resultos para la frase. Ej. Busca “banco de alimentos.”
  • Filtro: Si la búsqueda produce demasiados resultados, aplica un filtro. Ejemplo: busca “banco de alimentos” Y selecciona “condado de Filadelfia.”
  • Orden de los resultados de búsqueda: resultados estan ordenado por relevancia.
  • Empezar de nuevo: selecciona “Reiniciar” para reiniciar la búsqueda y filtros.

Definiciones de términos

  • Administración de casos médicos, incluidos los servicios de adhesión al tratamiento

    Ayuda para facilitar las necesidades de atención médica y salud mental de personas con VIH, proporcionando además servicios de apoyo.

  • Asistencia financiera de emergencia

    Ayuda a corto plazo para cubrir necesidades de emergencia, incluidos los servicios públicos, la vivienda y el transporte.

  • Asistencia financiera de emergencia para farmacia

    Ayuda para el pago de medicamentos.

  • Atención ambulatoria por consumo de sustancias

    Tratamiento por el consumo de drogas o alcohol en un consultorio u oficina clínica.

  • Atención de salud oral

    Cuidado dental.

  • Banco de alimentos / Comidas a domicilio

    Ayuda para obtener alimentos, ya sea en un banco de alimentos o con entrega a domicilio.

  • Educación en salud / Reducción de Riesgos

    Información y educación sobre cómo se transmite el VIH y cómo atender sus necesidades de salud.

  • Especialidad en adolescentes edades de 12 a 24

    Esta agencia se idenfica como proveedor de servicios para personas de 12 a 24 años de edad. La agencia puede proveer servicios para gente de otras edades.

  • Línea directa del Centro de excelencia PEP

    Línea directa para obtener medicamentos que previenen el VIH después de una exposición.

  • Prueba del VIH

    Prueba de VIH disponibles en un servicio de atención sin cita previa.

  • Servicios de atención primaria

    Servicios médicos de atención primaria disponibles independientemente de la capacidad de pago, el estado del seguro o el estatus migratorio.

  • Servicios de atención y apoyo para el VIH

  • Servicios de prevención de sobredosis

    Servicios para prevenir la transmisión del VIH relacionada con el consumo de sustancias.

  • Servicios de prevención del VIH

  • Servicios de reducción de daños

    Servicios para prevenir la transmisión del VIH y las sobredosis. Los servicios incluyen el intercambio de jeringas usadas por nuevas, con el fin de prevenir el VIH y otras enfermedades transmisibles.

  • Servicios de salud ambulatorios / externos

    Atención médica para el VIH en consultorios u oficinas clínicas.

  • Servicios de salud mental

    Un consejero u otro profesional que lo ayude a abordar problemas de salud mental.

  • Servicios de salud sexual sin cita previa

    Atención en salud sexual, pruebas de STI y pruebas de VIH en una clínica de atención sin cita previa.

  • Servicios legales

    Ayuda por parte de un abogado.

  • Servicios lingüísticos

    Traducción de idiomas para el médico u otro proveedor de servicios.

  • TelePrEP

    Acceso en línea y por teléfono a medicamentos para prevenir el VIH.

  • Terapia de nutrición médica

    Asesoramiento de un profesional autorizado sobre qué comer según las necesidades médicas específicas y ayuda para obtener alimentos o suplementos nutricionales (como Ensure).

  • Transporte médico

    Transporte hacia citas médicas.

  • Vivienda de transición

    Ayuda para el pago de la vivienda destinada a personas con VIH que están sin hogar o enfrentan inseguridad habitacional.

  • Vivienda Ryan White

    Ayuda a corto plazo para pagar la renta.

Term Definitions

  • Adolescent Specialty Age 12 to 24

    Agency has identified itself as a provider of services specifically for the age group from 12 to 24. The agency may also provide services for other age groups.

  • Emergency Financial Assistance

    Short-term help paying for an emergency need, including utilities, housing, and transportation.

  • Emergency Financial Assistance Pharmacy

    Help with paying for medication.

  • Food Bank/Home Delivered Meals

    Help with getting food, either at a food bank or delivered to your home.

  • Harm Reduction Services

    Services to prevent HIV transmission and overdose. Services include exchange of used syringes for new syringes in order to prevent HIV and other communicable diseases.

  • Health Education/Risk Reduction

    Information and education on how HIV is transmitted and how to take care of your health needs.

  • HIV Care and Support Services

    These are services that are sometimes called “Ryan White Services.” They are services to provide HIV care or other assistance to individuals with HIV.

  • HIV Prevention Services

    These services are meant to help prevent HIV transmission. Some services are specific to people who are HIV negative, and other services are available regardless of HIV status.

  • HIV Testing

    HIV testing in a walk-in setting.

  • Legal Services

    Help from a lawyer.

  • Medical Case Management, including Treatment Adherence Services

    Help facilitating healthcare and mental health needs for people with HIV while providing support services.

  • Medical Nutrition Therapy

    Advice from a licensed professional about what to eat for a specific medical need and help getting food or nutritional supplements (such as Ensure).

  • Medical Transportation

    Transportation to medical appointments.

  • Mental Health Services

    A counselor or other professional to help deal with a mental health problem.

  • Oral Health Care

    Dental care.

  • Outpatient/Ambulatory Health Services

    HIV medical care in an office or clinic.

  • Post-Exposure Prophylaxis for Non-Occupational Exposures (PEP COE)

    A hotline to find medicine to prevent HIV after an exposure.

  • Primary Care Services

    Primary medical care services available regardless of ability to pay, insurance status, or immigration status.

  • Ryan White Housing

    Short-term help paying rent.

  • Substance Abuse Outpatient Care

    Drug or alcohol treatment at an office or clinic.

  • TelePrEP

    Online and phone access to medicine to prevent HIV.

  • Transitional Housing

    Help paying for housing for people with HIV experiencing homeless or with housing insecurity.

  • Walk-In Sexual Health Services

    Sexual health, STI testing, and HIV testing in a walk-in clinic.

Tips for searching this Resource Finder:

  • Search: Type a word or phrase into the keyword search field to view results. Multiple words entered into the field will be searched independently. Example: Search for: “food” or “bank”. Phrases enclosed with quotation marks will show results for the whole phrase. Ex. Search for “food bank”.
  • Filter: If a keyword search returns too many results, refine it by adding filter terms using the dropdown pickers and checkboxes. Example: Search for “food bank” AND Philadelphia county.
  • Order of results: Results are listed by relevance.
  • Start over: Reset the search and filters by pressing the Reset button.