PrEP & PEP
Rhode Island’s First LGBTQ+ and Community Health Clinic.
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HIV Prevention is Within Your Reach.
Let us help guide you through your options.
Community-Led Efforts Are Making a Difference
56% of new HIV cases in RI were among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men, highlighting the importance of expanded PrEP access, routine testing, and community-driven prevention efforts.
PrEP reduces HIV transmission by 96%
When taken as prescribed, PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV from sex by about 96%. This highly effective tool empowers individuals to take control of their sexual health.
Initiations of PrEP to Open Door Health patients
Open Door Health has initiated over 1,000 people on PrEP and continue to initiate between 2-8 patients a week on PrEP.
PrEP
Short for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, PrEP is a medication that is highly effective at preventing HIV infection. Open Door Health is proud to operate one of the state’s largest PrEP programs, helping to lead the effort to prevent new HIV infections.
Your risk factors of HIV infection should be assessed by a qualified healthcare professional such as our team. Call us today to discuss what makes the most sense for you.
Daily PrEP
PrEP is most commonly prescribed as a once-daily medication. When taken as prescribed, PrEP helps stop the HIV virus from replicating in your body, creating a defense against HIV infection. PrEP is both safe and effective; reducing the risk of HIV infection by up to 99%.
You should consider daily PrEP if you:
- Engage in or want to engage in non-monogamous sex with a partner/partners who doesn’t know their HIV status
- Have had an STI in the last six months or last year
- Inject substances or share injection equipment
PrEP “On Demand” (2:1:1 PrEP)
PrEP on-demand, often referred to as 2-1-1 PrEP, is an alternative option for people who do not wish to take PrEP daily. This approach requires you to take two pills within the 2-to-24 hour period before you plan to have sex followed by one pill 24 hours after the first two pills, and one more pill 24 hours after the third pill.
It may be the right option for you if you don’t want to take a pill everyday. If cost is your concern, contact our team who will help you navigate the health system to get your medications
PEP
PEP, short for Post-Exposure Prophylaxis, is a way to stop HIV infection after a possible exposure. Our team can prescribe you PEP if necessary. You must start taking PEP within 72 hours after the exposure; do not delay calling our office to speak to a provider if you are at risk.
You should consider PEP if:
- You had unprotected sex with someone who is living with HIV
- You had unprotected sex with someone whose HIV status is unknown
- A condom broke during sex
- You shared a syringe with someone to inject drugs or hormones
Check out our “What is DoxyPEP” one-pager for more information.
Need Support?
Contact us today to learn more about our PrEP & PEP services and how we can support you.
