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Today, more tools than ever are available to prevent HIV, other STIs, and mpox and it starts with knowing your status.Today, more tools than ever are available to prevent HIV, other STIs, and mpox and it starts with knowing your status.
You can use strategies such as abstinence (not having sex), never sharing needles, and using condoms the right way every time you have sex.
You may also be able to take advantage of HIV prevention medicines such as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). If you have HIV, there are many actions you can take, such as treatment, to stay healthy and prevent transmitting HIV to others.condoms
Condoms are highly effective at preventing both HIV and other STDs.PrEP
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) can greatly reduce your risk of HIV.PEP
PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) means taking medicine to prevent HIV after a possible exposure.Treatment
HIV Treatment keeps you healthy and protects others.Testing Essentials
Knowing your HIV status helps you choose options to stay healthy.INJECTION DRUG USE
There are many ways to lower your chances of getting HIV from injection drug use.STI Prevention
Learn more about preventing other STIsLearn more about preventing Mpox
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							Last Reviewed:  February 7, 2024						Source: 	Division of HIV Prevention, National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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