If taken daily, PrEP can reduce the risk of getting HIV from sex by more than 92 percent.
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Mental Health & COVID-19: How to Care for Yourself and Others
If COVID-19 has you stressed or worried, you are far from alone. Gallup reports three in four Americans worry that themselves or a family member will be exposed to coronavirus. And with constant media coverage around the toll the virus is having on daily life, it’s hard not to fall into that statistic. Now moreContinue reading “Mental Health & COVID-19: How to Care for Yourself and Others”
PrEP vs. PEP: What’s the Difference?
In previous blogs, we wrote about two different types of medications that can prevent HIV transmission: PrEP and PEP. We realize, though, that understanding how these medications differ from one another can be confusing. So, we thought it worthwhile to explain how they contrast in detail. With that having been said, check out the tableContinue reading “PrEP vs. PEP: What’s the Difference?”
Baby Boomers: You Should Care About Hepatitis C
Were you born between 1945-1965? If so, you’re classified as a “baby boomer,” and your risk of having Hepatitis C is higher compared to other generations. The CDC found that 75 percent of those living with Hepatitis C are boomers. About 1 in 30 people with Hep C don’t know they have it. Thankfully, HepatitisContinue reading “Baby Boomers: You Should Care About Hepatitis C”
Explaining PEP and Why It Matters
PEP, also known as Post-Exposure Prophylaxis, is a combination of medications taken within 72 hours of a possible exposure.
Becoming Oliver
Oliver is a typical 14-year-old boy. Relatively quiet at first, he happily chips in when the topic turns to video games or drawing.