While a vaccine isn’t yet available, there are medications called PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) you can take to protect yourself from HIV. When taken as prescribed, PrEP can be 99% effective in preventing HIV infection.

PrEP can include:

• injections taken every other month, or
• daily medication

And, some of these same medications can also prevent HIV after unprotected sex, if taken within 72 hours.

The team with the Infectious Diseases Clinic at Strong Memorial Hospital can help you find the right medication for your needs. We can also guide you through the insurance process in covering these medications.

Call us at 275-0526 or contact us online today.

Infectious Diseases Clinic
601 Elmwood Ave
3rd floor (Silver elevators)
(585) 275-0526

CONFIDENTIAL. PERSONAL. PROACTIVE.

— URMC Outpatient Pharmacy—
RAPID RESPONSE HIV PREVENTION

If you have had unprotected sex or shared needles within the last three days with someone who could be HIV+, the skilled pharmacists with our Outpatient Pharmacy can start you on treatment to prevent HIV infection. You do not need a prescription or appointment.

Call us at (585) 275-4931 to speak with a pharmacist prior to coming in. We are located on the ground floor of Strong Memorial Hospital, just off the Main Lobby.