PrEP+for+HIV+Prevention

%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ENo+health+insurance+required.%3C%2Fstrong%3E+Regardless+of+insurance+or+your+ability+to+pay%2C+we+make+PrEP+accessible+for+all.+Whether+you%27re+insured%2C+uninsured%2C+or+underinsured%2C+we%27ll+help+you+explore+affordable+options.%C2%A0If+you%E2%80%99re+exploring+how+to+get+PrEP+for+free%2C+our+team+can+help+you+get+PrEP+through+patient+assistance+programs%2C+partner+pharmacies%2C+and+a+PrEP+clinic+NYC+network+that+removes+financial+barriers.%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EWe%E2%80%99re+a+grassroots+organization.%3C%2Fstrong%3E+Every+healthcare+appointment+supports+our+mission+to+provide+affordable%2C+accessible+care+for+all+New+Yorkers.+Whether+you+visit+a+prep+clinic+NYC+location+or+choose+PrEP+online+services%2C+your+care+helps+us+serve+the+community.%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EWe+get+you.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%C2%A0We+serve+everyone+in+our+community%2C+but+unlike+other+healthcare+providers%2C+Housing+Works+has+made+the+LGBTQIA%2B+community+our+priority+for+over+three+decades.+We+understand+sexual+health+beyond+the+binary+and+serve+our+community+without+judgement.+From+Truvada%2C+Yeztugo+and%C2%A0other+PrEP+medication+options%2C+we+tailor+care+to+your+needs.%3Cbr+%2F%3E%3C%2Fp%3E

%3Cp%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3EPrEP+stands+for+pre-exposure+prophylaxis.+PrEP+is+a+medication+regimen+for+HIV-negative+individuals+at+higher+risk+of+exposure+that+helps+prevent+HIV+transmission.+PrEP+medication+works+by+building+protective+levels+of+antiretroviral+medicine+in+your+body+so+the+virus+has+a+much+harder+time+establishing+infection+if+you%E2%80%99re+exposed.+Truvada+PrEP+is+one+of+the+most+commonly+used+options%2C+and+there+are+other+approved+PrEP+medication+choices+as+well.%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3EPrEP+must+be+taken+consistently+to+ensure+maximum+effectiveness+and+should+be+used+in+combination+with+other+HIV-prevention+methods%2C+including+condoms.+If+you%E2%80%99ve+been+wondering+what+is+PrEP+and+how+it+works%2C+think+of+it+as+a+proactive+shield%3A+when+taken+as+prescribed%2C+PrEP+drastically+lowers+the+chance+of+getting+HIV+from+sex+or+injection+drug+use.%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cem%3E%3C%2Fem%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3C%2Fp%3E

%3Cp%3EPrEP+is+highly+effective+when+taken+correctly.+Studies+show+that+Truvada+PrEP%2C+Yeztugo%C2%A0and+similar+PrEP+medication+regimens+reduce+the+risk+of+getting+HIV+from+sex+by+about+99%25+when+adherence+is+high.+For+people+who+inject+drugs%2C+PrEP+lowers+risk+by+at+least+74%25+when+taken+consistently.+In+short%2C+PrEP+works+best+when+you+don%E2%80%99t+miss+doses%2C+and+combining+PrEP+with+condoms+provides+added+protection+against+other+STIs.%3C%2Fp%3E

%3Cp%3EAre+you+HIV+negative%3F+Are+you+sexually+active%3F+Do+you+have+sex+with+people+whose+HIV+status+you+don%E2%80%99t+know%3F+Are+you+in+a+relationship+with+an+HIV-positive+partner%3F+Do+you+or+your+partner+inject+drugs%3F+If+you+answered+yes+to+any+of+these+questions%2C+then+PrEP+may+be+for+you.%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3EPrEP+is+recommended+for+anyone+at+ongoing+risk+of+HIV+exposure%2C+including+gay%2C+bi%2C+and+queer+men%2C+trans+and+nonbinary+people%2C+cisgender+women+and+men%2C+sex+workers%2C+and+people+who+share+injection+equipment.+If+you%E2%80%99ve+been+thinking+about+get+PrEP+support+discreetly%2C+we+can+guide+you+through+how+to+get+PrEP+for+free+or+at+low+cost+through+our+prep+clinic+NYC+services+or+via+PrEP+online+options.%3Cbr+%2F%3E%3C%2Fp%3E

%3Cp%3ECome+see+one+of+our+providers%2C+or+make+a+telehealth+appointment.+Simply+provide+your+contact+information+and+our+team+will+reach+out+via+phone+and+email+ASAP+to+schedule+your+first+appointment.+With+telehealth+visits%2C+we+can+connect+you+with+a+PrEP+provider+without+leaving+home.%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3EHere%E2%80%99s+how+to+start%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A+%3Cli%3EInitial++++++visit%3A+You%27ll%C2%A0meet+with+provider+for+a+clinical+assessment%2C+which+includes+STI+testing%2C+HIV+testing%2C+and+any+other+necessary+lab+work.+Then+you+will%C2%A0discuss+PrEP+options+and+determine+the+medication+that+is+right+for+you.%3C%2Fli%3E%0A+%3Cli%3EPrescription++++++and+pickup%3A+Your+provider+will+send+your%C2%A0prescription+to+the+pharmacy.+The+medication+will+then+be+shipped+directly+to+the%C2%A0clinic%2C+which+typically+takes+1-2+weeks.%C2%A0Once+the+medication+arrives%2C+a+member+of+our+team+will+contact+you+to+schedule+your+first+injection+appointment.%3C%2Fli%3E%0A+%3Cli%3EFollow-up%3A++++++Brief+check-ins+every+three+months+help+ensure+PrEP+continues+to+work+for++++++you+and+refill+your+prescription.%3C%2Fli%3E%0A%3C%2Ful%3E%0A%3Cp%3EIf+cost+is+a+concern%2C+ask+us+how+to+get+PrEP+for+free+through+assistance+programs.+Whether+you+walk+into+a+prep+clinic+NYC+site+or+opt+for+PrEP+online+enrollment%2C+we%E2%80%99ll+help+you+get+PrEP+without+hassle.%3Cbr+%2F%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%0A%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EPlease+note+that+injections+are+typically+not+administered+during+the+initial+visit.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3Cbr+%2F%3E%3C%2Fp%3E

%3Cp%3EMost+people+tolerate+PrEP+well.+Some+experience+mild+side+effects+during+the+first+few+weeks%2C+such+as+nausea%2C+headache%2C+or+stomach+upset%2C+which+usually+resolve+on+their+own.+Rarely%2C+some+PrEP+medication+can+affect+kidney+function+or+bone+mineral+density%2C+which+is+why+we+check+labs+regularly.+If+you+notice+persistent+symptoms%2C+we+can+adjust+your+plan+or+discuss+alternative+PrEP+medication+options.+Our+providers+will+explain+monitoring+and+how+it+keeps+you+safe+while+you+get+PrEP+care.%3C%2Fp%3E

%3Cp%3EWhether+you%E2%80%99re+new+to+PrEP+or+switching+care%2C+we+make+it+easy+to+get+PrEP.+Choose+in-person+care+at+a+prep+clinic+NYC+location+or+PrEP+online+through+telehealth.+If+you+want+to+know+how+to+get+PrEP+for+free%2C+our+team+will+walk+you+through+programs+that+cover+visits+and+medication.+From+Truvada%2C+Yeztugo+or%C2%A0other+PrEP+medication+options%2C+we%E2%80%99ll+help+you+find+the+right+fit+and+keep+you+protected.%3C%2Fp%3E