Is HIV Preventable?How Can You Prevent an HIV Infection?

Condoms are the best way to prevent HIV because the virus can't pass through the barrier. You must use them correctly.

Dental Dam

A dental dam is a square, stretchy sheet made from latex or polyurethane. It blocks the body fluids that can spread STDs.

PrEP and PEPHIV: What Is Treatment as Prevention?

HIV treatment as prevention means a person living with HIV takes meds to prevent passing the virus to someone without it.

FAQ: Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV

PrEP means pre-exposure prophylaxis. It's a pill or injection you take when you don't have HIV but are likely to get it.

What to Know About PrEP for Women

Only about 10% of women in the U.S. who could benefit from PrEP get a prescription from their doctor.

Disparities in PrEP

Studies show that members of marginalized communities often find it harder to access proper medical care, including PrEP.

How Much Does Truvada for PrEP Cost?

The one downside to Truvada is that it's very expensive for people who don't have health insurance.

How Effective Is PrEP for HIV and AIDS?

If you take your PrEP pills as directed, they work quite well against future HIV transmission.

Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)

Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is drug you take after you’ve come into contact with HIV, to lower your chance of infection.

HIV PEP After Rape and Sexual Assault

If you’re seeking PEP treatment after sexual assault or rape, hospitals or doctors should provide you with a 28-day supply.

Vaccines PotentialCould a Vaccine Fight HIV?

Although it's been decades since the discovery of the virus, we still don't have a vaccine for HIV. Why?

How Soon Will There Be an HIV Vaccine?

Researchers are trying to develop an HIV vaccine. Decades after the search began, the efforts have so far come up short.