#HIV Post‑Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)

[molovesbooks]

thank you, tumblr dad!

ask a nurse/doctor or anyone else who works in hospitals/healthcare places if you need more info on this! (ideally even the janitors and cleaning staff should know some stuff, at least that's what we do in my hospital in Europe)

also, PrEP and PEP are definitely safe, but the side effects can be pretty severe, just be warned. definitely, definitely take them if you are or think you might be in any way at risk (some insurance companies in multiple European countries will cover the cost or at least a big part of it), but have your healthcare provider or a trusted internet source explain the entire thing to you in detail! our tumblr dad gave a great comprehensive overview, but please do some more research if any of it applied to you!

If you can, it's definitely worth looking at the product monograph of whatever you're being prescribed (or even the instruction leaflet), but if you're struggling with that for any reason, ask a trusted person in your life to look over it with you. I've had enough doctors not tell me everything I thought relevant.

(If you want, you can ask me too)

My dear lgbt+ kids,

Let's talk about PrEP and PEP.

PrEP is short for pre-exposure prophylaxis. It's a safe* and highly effective medicine (pills or shots) you can take to reduce your chances of getting HIV. When taken as prescribed, it reduces the risk of getting HIV from sex by about 99% and the risk of getting it from drug injection by at least 74% (Source)

PrEP may be the right choice for you if you have an ongoing risk of HIV exposure. For example, if you:

have frequently changing sexual partners, or

are a sex worker, or

do not consistently use condoms, or

have an HIV-positive partner, or

have been diagnosed with another sexually transmitted disease, or

have used multiple courses of PEP (see below), or

inject drugs and share needles, syringes, or other drug injection equipment (for example, cookers).

Even if none of these apply to you, PrEP could still be helpful for you - talk to a healthcare professional about your individual situation.

Some more important info:

Teenagers can take PrEP if they are at risk!

Before beginning PrEP, you must take a test to make sure you are currently HIV-negative.

PrEP takes some time to work (about 7 days for anal sex, about 21 days for vaginal sex or drug use).

It's not the right choice if you think you may already have been exposed to HIV - if you think you have been exposed within the last 72 hours, ask for PEP right away.

PrEP is much less effective when not taken as prescribed.

PEP is short for post-exposure prophylaxis. It's medicine for emergency situations. You can take it after possible exposure to HIV (e.g if a condom broke or after sexual assault). It's safe* and highly effective but only if taken within 72 hours of exposure - when it comes to PEP, every hour counts! Don't wait, talk right away to a health care provider, an emergency room doctor, or an urgent care provider.

PEP is not a substitute for condoms and doesn't provide ongoing protection.

*While they are safe, PrEP and PEP can have side effects (such as nausea). In almost all cases, these side effects aren’t life-threatening. They usually go away on their own or can be easily treated. Talk to a healthcare professional if you are concerned about side effects.

With all my love,

Your Tumblr Dad

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https://taalhealthcare.com/hiv-service/pep-post-exposure-prophylaxis/

[coachcatasha]

Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)

Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is a short course of HIV medicines taken very soon after a possible exposure to HIV to prevent the virus from taking hold in your body. PEP is critical in the case of accidental exposure to the virus. If taken within 72 hours (3 days), the antiretroviral medication can stop HIV in its tracks. Immediate attention ensures the best chance of combating the virus, so…

[batmanisagatewaydrug]

wait, what's the difference between hpv and hiv and aids? i thought hiv was just aids and hpv was like. another term for hiv please 😭

okay. before I do this. I do want to remind everyone that this kind of info is incredibly easy to seek for yourself, with the help of simple search times like "what is hpv" or "hiv wikipedia," and I do really encourage doing that! learning how to seek out information is an important skill!

but god I am going to do this anyway, here we go.

HPV is human papillomavirus, an extremely common viral infection that virtually every sexually active person will contract at some point in their life. there are nearly 200 stains of HPV, nearly all of which are harmless, but there are 2 that can (but don't always) cause genital warts and 13 that can (but don't always) cause cancers of the cervix, anus, vagina, vulva, penis, and throat. roughly 90% of cases of HPV clear up and go away on their own within two years of contraction without ever causing any health problems; the majority of people who have it will be asymptomatic the entire time and may never know they have it.

HIV is human immunodeficiency virus, a virus that attacks and drastically weakens the immune system when untreated. it is considered an STI but is not spread exclusively through sexual contact, as it can also be transmitted via unclean syringes shared between people as well as from parents to children via childbirth or breastfeeding. while HIV can be fatal, usually when it develops into AIDS, as I posted about earlier tonight proper medicine and management can allow people with HIV can live full, healthy lives and even completely negate their risk of transmitting HIV.

it's also important to discuss PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), which can be taken by people who do not have HIV to drastically reduce their risk of contracting it, and PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) which can be taken for 28 days starting up to 72 hours after potential exposure to HIV to greatly reduce the risk of the virus taking hold.

AIDS is acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. AIDS develops when HIV is left untreated and progresses over years, when the immune system has been severely depleted. at this point people are very prone to what are known as "opportunistic" infections and cancers, further health complications that their immune system is unable to fight off as it ordinarily would. people with AIDS often deal with a state of constant fatigue, fever, chills, weakness, inflammation, and weight loss.

so, you know. slightly different things!

[macgyvermedical]

Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)

I've done a post about this before, but I have more info now and I saw a cool post about HIV PEP that got me thinking about making another post.

The following are some of the diseases that you can get medication/vaccination for after getting exposed:

COVID-19: We used to have PEP for this, but it stopped being effective as the virus evolved. Another drug is coming on the market (currently in phase 3 trials) called Ensitrelvir that shows some promise.

Rabies: Rabies immunoglobulin (immunoglobulin is a drug made from antibodies), followed by the rabies vaccine series.

Tetanus: Assuming a standard vaccine series earlier in life, a single vaccine soon after a dirty wound will prevent tetanus. If no standard vaccine series, the patient needs tetanus immunoglobulin too.

HIV: This is probably the most famous PEP. It's essentially a 28-day course of the same antiretroviral drugs used to treat HIV. Usually, this is a 28-day course of three antiretrovirals: emtricitabine, tenofovir, and either dolutegravir or raltegravir.

Hepatitis A: Dose of hepatitis A vaccine will work for most people. High risk individuals over the age of 40 might need human immunoglobulin as well as a vaccine dose.

Hepatitis B: Hepatitis B vaccine is weird, and a lot of people don't respond to it. If the person has titers (a blood test) that says they responded to the original series of Hep B, all they need is a booster. If they are in the process of getting vaccinated or are a known non-responder to the vaccine, they need both Hep B immunoglobulin and the vaccine.

Anthrax: A 60-day course of the antibiotic ciprofloxacin.

Lyme Disease: A single 200mg dose of the antibiotic doxycycline given within 3 days of a high risk tick bite (probably stayed attached for more than 36 hours).

Mpox (or any pox virus): Smallpox vaccine (we still have these because omg would smallpox escaping containment be BAD) given within 4 days to prevent, 14 days to lessen the severity.

Measles: EITHER an MMR or MMRV vaccine dose within 72 hours, OR a course of human immunoglobulin within 6 days. Can't do both. They cancel each other out.

Chickenpox: Not, actually, a pox virus. So either the MMRV or a varicella vaccine dose will work.

Leprosy: A single dose of the antibiotic rfampicin.

Bacterial STIs: A single dose of 200mg of the antibiotic doxycycline.

Pertussis: A course of one of a variety of different antibiotics including azithromycin.

[mariacallous]

Outside the Serbian capital, LGBTQ+ activists are campaigning for more tolerance and better healthcare access and against discrimination – shadowed by the constant threat of violence.

“Novi Sad has a reputation in the country as an alternative and open-minded city, but all of us who grew up in Novi Sad have a different experience,” says Aleksa Savic, executive director of the LGBTQ+ activist group Izadji (Come Out), which operates in Serbia’s second-largest city, Novi Sad.

LGBTQ+ people growing up in Serbia often suffer bullying in schools, discrimination in the world of sport, and insults and violent attacks in public spaces. As far as homophobic prejudice is concerned, Novi Sad isn’t much different from the capital Belgrade or other cities, according to Savic.

Last week’s Novi Sad Pride Week, which Savic and Izadji were involved in organising, came less than two weeks after a lit flare was thrown from a neighbouring yard at participants in a drag performance in the city on May 2. Because of the attack, the Pride Week were held under increased police security.

This was the first attack on the Novi Sad event since it was first held in 2019. Belgrade Pride has been attacked several times over the years; the annual event still goes ahead, but is held under strict police guard.

Savic thinks that the incident in Novi Sad is “indicative” of the environment in Serbia, where the authorities have been accused of fostering a culture of violence and tolerating thuggish behaviour and attacks on activists.

“We believe it’s connected to the current socio-political context,” he said. “There’s a constant justification of violence and a lack of punishment in this country. That sends a message to perpetrators that they won’t face consequences and it encourages them.”

‘We are citizens too’

The defiant slogan of this year’s Novi Sad Pride Week was “Ostajem” (“I’m Staying”). As well as discussions about politics, health and LGBTQ+ art and culture, there were drag shows, a ‘queer bazaar’ and a communal screening of the Eurovision Song Contest final.

The organisers also wanted to show support for mass protests that erupted in November 2024 in Serbia, led by students and sparked by an infrastructure collapse at Novi Sad railway station left 16 people dead, which many blamed on corruption and official negligence.

“We are citizens of Novi Sad too, and the fatalities affected us too, and it’s important to us that those responsible for the murder are held accountable,” said Savic.

“We want to live in a state governed by the rule of law, because just as the institutions failed here [over the station disaster], they have also failed in the lives of LGBTI people, since we still don’t have a law on same-sex partnerships or gender identity,” he added. He argued that state institutions often fail to respond in a timely and appropriate manner to discrimination and violence.

The Pride Week organisers are calling for improvements to healthcare services for transgender people, and a swift and appropriate state response to hate speech and hate-motivated crimes against LGBTQ+ people. 

Other demands include appointing liaison officers for the LGBTQ+ community in police stations in the wider Novi Sad area, introducing education in Novi Sad’s schools on sexual orientation and gender identity, and providing free pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP and PEP) medicines for HIV prevention.

The Izadji group has also launched a petition calling for the appointment of a team for transgender issues – psychiatrists, endocrinologists and surgeons – at the Clinical Centre of Vojvodina, the major health clinic in the region. At the moment in Serbia, such a team exists only in Belgrade.

“That team is responsible for the whole of Serbia, which, given the capacity, isn’t enough to cover everyone who needs this process,” Savic argued, adding that it’s also complicated and expensive for people to travel to Belgrade for all their appointments.

“We’re talking about people who are often heavily discriminated against in the job market. They don’t have a job and can’t get one,” he pointed out.

Savic said that the Serbian state leadership’s friendly cooperation with states where LGBTQ+ people are oppressed is concerning. “Of course, we’re worried that something like that could happen here as well, because there’s a constant balancing act,” he said.

“On one hand, the state pretends to be working on European values, while on the other, we see cooperation with countries and global powers that are much more right-wing-oriented, where human rights are at the very bottom of the agenda.”

[osokasstuff]

in relation to the last reblog, some things about HIV. (it's not really a proper educational post (tm) just some facts and misconceptions that i wanna bring so please do your own research if you're able).

HIV is transmitted through blood and sex.

HIV is NOT transmitted through air, saliva, common dishes, household items, etc.

PrEP = pre-exposure prophylaxis. treatment that you get if you regularly participate in risky activities to prevent getting HIV. if you regularly participate in risky activities (share syringes with someone, have unprotected sex), you may consider using PrEP. YOU NEED TO BE HIV- TO USE PrEP!! usage of PrEP if you've already got HIV is dangerous! HIV may develop resistance to the anti-retroviral drug you intake for PrEP, and it can make treatment more difficult!

PEP = post-exposure prophylaxis. treatment that you get as an emergency if you get at risk suddenly (had unprotected sex with someone whose status you don't know, were sexually assaulted, don't remember whether you used condoms or not, condom slipped/teared, shared syringe with someone, etc). it is an EMERGENCY MEASURE that couldn't be used on a regular basis. if you're exposed at risk on a regular basis, consider using PrEP.

PEP needs to be started NO LATER THAN IN 72 HOURS after exposure. the earlier you start, the higher the effectiveness is.

what does it mean: after exposure, you'll have HOURS to contact with medical provider/center/place where you can get PEP and start treatment. so it's better to research opportunities beforehand. maybe get a supply, if it's legal. but at least you need to find a place where to go in emergency case.

the most risky activities are: usage of same syringe for injections, unprotected sex with contact of genitalia and anal, sexual assault (PEP is recommended). consencual oral sex has very very very low risks (PEP is not recommended). anyways, if you think you have been exposed at risk, you should contact your medical provider or centers that specialize in HIV prophylaxis and treatment. it's better to contact in any doubts.

idk how it works in other countries, but where i live we have (some) HIV/AIDS centers where people can get tested, get PrEP, PEP, and help with access to antiretroviral treatment. places that you can research: HIV/AIDS centers, planned parenthood, reproductive clinics, queer-specialized places, etc.

HIV IS NOT ADDICTS-ONLY DISEASE. HIV IS NOT QUEER-ONLY DISEASE. HIV IS NOT MARGINALIZED PEOPLE-ONLY DISEASE. marginalized groups have their risks because of stigma, ostracization, medical neglect, etc. BUT no one is immune to HIV. A LOT OF, and i mean it, generally privileged people get and transmit HIV because they're sure they will never get it.

there are MORE THAN ONE HIV STRAIN. and you can get more than one HIV strain. so if you're living with HIV and going to have risky activity with someone living with HIV and you've not gotten it one from another, YOU STILL NEED PROTECTION. (if you both don't have undetectable viral load).

UNDETECTABLE = UNTRANSMITTABLE. if someone lives with HIV and has undetectable viral load, they can't transmit HIV to someone else. which means you can have unprotected sex with them (if you all don't have other STDs), they can give birth and don't transmit HIV to the children, etc.

HIV IS NOT THE ONLY STD. there are others, and their transmission differs from HIV transmission. for example, oral sex is risky for gonorrhea. so DON'T NEGLECT CONDOMS!

HIV and STDs are not the worst things in the world. most STDs are either curable or controllable, and you can live fine with them. and anyways, no disease should be stigmatized.

HIV and STDs aren't dirty. thinking that "only dirty shameless people can get HIV/STD" is a) discriminatory; b) factually incorrect - everyone can get STDs; c) prevents people from getting tests and treatment; d) promotes the spread and evolution of STDs.

anti-retroviral therapy may be expensive/inaccessible in lots of places. research the situation where you live and your opportunities in case you'll need HIV-associated treatment (PrEP, PEP, anti-retroviral treatment).

people who know that they have HIV are not the "dangerous" ones. the "dangerous" ones are people who have never gotten tested, who are sure that HIV is not something that they can get, and who ask you to have a sex without a condom.

i'm sorry if i say obvious things here, but i'm not sure about public awareness around HIV and thought that if someone can be surprised that person living with HIV can have children without HIV, then these things should be articulated.

[ninecolors]

HIV: THE OTHER CLOSET

Imagine an unknown virus is spreading at incredible speed, causing a global pandemic that kills millions everywhere.

And now imagine that nobody cares. Nobody does anything about it. Nobody even talks about what's happening. Even worse, in many places the research into this lethal virus and possible ways to stop it are actively obstructed.

That's how the AIDS pandemic was for several decades.

World AIDS Day, held on 1 December every year since 1988, is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV.

In the 40 years since the first cases of AIDS were discovered, enormous strides have been made in our knowledge of HIV and how to manage it, but there is still a great deal of work yet do be done to end the pandemic that never went away.

Thanks to the efforts of activists, scientists, and educators around the world, today a diagnosis is not necessarily a death sentence. Progress continues at an ever-accelerating pace, reaching milestones that were unthinkable only a few years ago:

U = U

With the treatments now available, a person living with HIV can have a totally normal life, including not being contagious. Yes, you read that right. When a person living with HIV receives adequate treatment, the virus is suppressed to the point that is no longer detectable in their blood: they become undetectable.

Undetectable means untransmissible. In other words, that person is not able to pass the virus to others.

PrEP and PEP

Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) are two kinds of medication that are highly effective in preventing the transmission of HIV. They have been made available recently, and their implementation is still limited, but these drugs are already playing a critical role in reducing transmission rates among at-risk populations.

HIV Vaccine

We have never been closer to an effective and long-lasting vaccine against HIV. Thousands of researchers and volunteers around the globe are working tirelessly to develop one. Currently the Mosaico Study is the most promising candidate.

VIHsibility

The visibility of HIV/AIDS characters in media has come a long way, both in quantity and quality. These representations are important because they have real-world impact in people's perceptions and behaviors. For example, after the success of the British show "It's a Sin", there was a significant increase in HIV testing in the UK.

[julie-su]

It is spelt AIDS, which can be stylised to Aids - it is not a plural, it stands for Acquired Immune Deficciency Syndrome. HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. You cannot transmit AIDS to somebody else. HIV is the one which is transmitted; AIDS comes as a result of untreated HIV. We have no cure for HIV, but we do have treatments.

It is very rare for somebody to become diagnosed with AIDS in today's modern world, as HIV treatment has gotten incredibly effective. PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) is taken within three days of exposure to the virus, and is an emergency measure which can stop the virus from taking hold. PEP is taken AFTER exposure. PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) reduces the chance of getting HIV by stopping the virus from replicating before it can take hold; you take it before risk of exposure. PrEP is taken BEFORE exposure. ART (Antiretroviral therapy) is taken by people living with HIV; it surpresses the virus, which stop the virus from replicating. This is taken every day, to try to make the Viral Load as low as possible - that is to have a low amount of HIV virus in your body. The end goal is for tests to come back negative - Undetectable equals Untransmittable (U=U) - if it cannot be detected by tests, it cannot me transmitted.

Go forth, spell it correctly. And donate to THT, whilst you're at it - THT is a wonderful organisation which offers HIV testing, post-HIV living advice, and does other important work for our wonderful community, such as their incredible non-judgemental chemsex support group.

[mcgravin]

Important distinction:

PrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis. It is for people who don't already have HIV but are at risk of getting it (e.g., if you have a regular partner who is HIV+, whether they are on ART or not). PrEP is can reduce this risk.

PEP stands for post-exposure prophylaxis. PEP is for people who have possibly been exposed to HIV. It is only for emergency situations. PEP must be started within 72 hours after a possible exposure to HIV.

[datastring]

Ritonavir Market Forecast to Reach $1,758.9 Million by 2035

The Ritonavir market revenue is projected to increase from $777.8 million in 2024 to $1,758.9 million by 2035, growing at an average annual rate of 7.7% between 2024 and 2035.

Market Overview and Key Applications

Ritonavir plays a vital role in the treatment of:

HIV

Antiretroviral therapy (ART)

Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)

Experimental COVID-19 therapies

This report highlights growth and revenue opportunities based on formulation type, end-users, distribution channels, and prescription modes.

Industry Leadership and Competitive Landscape

The Ritonavir market is highly competitive, featuring prominent companies such as:

AbbVie Inc.

Cipla Inc.

Mylan N.V.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.

Aurobindo Pharma

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Zydus Cadila

Hetero Drugs Ltd.

Apotex Inc.

Market expansion is driven by growing HIV/AIDS treatment programs and advances in pharmaceutical technology. Emerging combination therapies are also shaping industry trends.

Key Opportunities and Industry Trends

Significant opportunities include:

Tapping into underserved demographic segments

Leveraging technological innovations in Ritonavir applications

Forming strategic partnerships to enhance production

Major demand centers include the U.S., UK, Germany, Japan, and China.

Regional Dynamics and Supply Chain Evolution

North America and Asia-Pacific remain the leading regions in this market. Despite challenges like patent expiry uncertainties and rising drug resistance, the supply chain—from API production and drug formulation to manufacturing and distribution—is evolving. Industry players are also expanding into emerging markets such as Vietnam, the Philippines, and South Africa for revenue diversification and total addressable market (TAM) growth.

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Preventing HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) involves several key strategies:

✅ Use Protection:

Condoms: Consistent and correct use of male or female condoms during sexual activity significantly reduces the risk of transmission.

Dental Dams: These barriers can be used during oral sex.

✅ Get Tested and Know Your Partner’s Status:

Regular HIV testing for you and your partner(s) helps you make informed decisions.

✅ Limit Number of Sexual Partners:

Fewer partners means lower exposure risk.

✅ Avoid Sharing Needles:

Never share needles, syringes, or other injecting equipment.

✅ Take Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP):

PrEP is a daily pill for people at high risk of HIV that can reduce risk by up to 99% when taken consistently.

✅ Take Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP):

If you think you’ve been exposed, PEP is an emergency medication taken within 72 hours of exposure to prevent infection.

✅ Treat HIV If You’re Positive:

Antiretroviral therapy (ART) reduces the virus in the body to undetectable levels, which means it cannot be transmitted to others ("Undetectable = Untransmittable" or U=U).

✅ Mother-to-Child Prevention:

Pregnant women with HIV can take ART to reduce the risk of transmission to their baby during pregnancy, delivery, or breastfeeding.

[clinichivaids]

HIV & AIDS Clinic Centre in Hyderabad: Your Guide to Expert Care

When it comes to HIV diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care, finding a reliable HIV & AIDS clinic in Hyderabad is essential. With rising awareness and advancements in HIV medicine, specialized clinics across the city now offer confidential, comprehensive, and compassionate care for those living with or at risk for HIV.

Why Choose a Specialized HIV & AIDS Clinic?

HIV requires tailored management and continuous monitoring. Unlike general clinics, HIV-specialized centers offer focused expertise in:

- Antiretroviral therapy (ART)

- Opportunistic infection management

- Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)

- Viral load monitoring

- Counseling and stigma-free support

Top-Rated HIV & AIDS Clinic in Hyderabad

One of the most trusted centers is the HIV AIDS Clinic Hyderabad, led by Dr. P. Ajay Kumar, MD, FHM, a senior HIV specialist with over 12 years of experience. Dr. Kumar is known for his evidence-based approach and patient-centric care.

👉 Clinic URL: https://www.hivaidsclinichyderabad.com/

The clinic is equipped with modern diagnostic tools and ensures high levels of confidentiality, timely testing, and ongoing follow-up.

Services Offered at HIV Clinics in Hyderabad

1. HIV Screening and Confirmatory Tests

2. CD4 Count and Viral Load Monitoring

3. ART Prescription and Monitoring

4. STI Screening and Management

5. Partner Counseling and Risk Reduction Services

6. PrEP & PEP Services

Why Hyderabad is a Growing Hub for HIV Care

- Experienced doctors trained in HIV medicine

- Accessible diagnostic labs across the city

- Supportive services such as counseling, nutritional care, and peer education

- Increasing public awareness and NGO support programs

Who Should Visit an HIV & AIDS Clinic?

- Individuals recently diagnosed with HIV

- People at risk of exposure

- Couples planning to start a family

- Individuals with persistent symptoms like weight loss, fever, or infections

- Those seeking preventive care (PrEP or PEP)

Conclusion: Expert Care, Trusted Guidance

Getting expert help early can significantly improve long-term outcomes. The HIV AIDS Clinic Hyderabad offers a patient-first approach, blending confidentiality with cutting-edge care. If you or a loved one needs support, don’t wait—schedule a visit with an experienced HIV specialist today.

💡 Stay informed. Get tested. Live healthy.

[ispeaksforthetrees]

My mom has worked in HIV advocacy for decades - which means that as a child, I knew a weird amount about the HIV epidemic, and I'm a fairly well-informed adult about HIV. Here is some health-oriented information about HIV from HIV.gov and my mom:

HIV is transmissible through bodily fluids (blood, semen, vaginal fluid). Physical barriers like condoms and dental dams are effective in preventing the spread of HIV. This is the reason that free condoms became so standard.

Because HIV can spread through blood ALWAYS wear gloves when administering first aid if there is bleeding of any kind (This is good practice anyway).

HIV can also spread through dirty needles for drug use. If possible always use clean needles - needle exchange programs are becoming more available across the USA. I can't speak for other countries. https://americanaddictioncenters.org/harm-reduction/needle-exchange

If you are HIV negative, there are medications, PrEP - pre-exposure prophylaxis or PEP post-exposure prophylaxis, that will further prevent the spread. When taken properly these drugs are extremely effective at preventing transmission. Particularly when used in combination with physical barriers.

If you are HIV positive there are miracle drugs (known as antiretroviral therapy or ART) that - when taken properly - can make your viral load so low you can't spread it to your partners and make it so you can live a long and healthy life. There are advancements and improvements to ART every year.

Please get regular STI screenings.

There are some things that put you at a higher risk for HIV transmission. These include intravenous drug use, sex with multiple partners, unprotected sex, and anal sex. If you engage in these activities, talk to a healthcare provider about accessing PrEP. NOTE: there is NOTHING wrong with engaging in these behaviors - it is not about morality it is about health.

There is no such thing as a 'moral disease' - sometimes people get sick. Sex is a normal (and enjoyable) human activity with some risk factors, but we have tools to mitigate those risk factors. I wear good shoes when I go running to mitigate potential injuries, I wear a mask to mitigate my COVID risk, and I use protection when I have sex to mitigate the risk of STIs. It's all the same.

HIV is not some fantasy curse - it is a chronic health condition. It can be treated and managed. It isn't something to take lightly, but it isn't a signifier of your morality, your humanity, or your worth.

The fact that there are now treatments that can allow people to live their lives as they wish and still protect themselves against a terrible disease is nothing short of a miracle. It's GOOD that people use ART, PrEP, and PEP to have active and fulfilling sex lives. It's GOOD that people can have big gay orgies and still be protected against STIs. It's AMAZING that people with HIV can live long, healthy lives. It's even better that they can have safe and active sex lives should they want to.

My mom would want me to finish this by saying - if you don't have anyone in your corner or are experiencing any kind of backlash due to your HIV status - you have her support (and mine). She will embrace you with open arms and you'll leave with enough baked ziti to feed you for a week. You are loved, you are important, and we're so happy you're here with us.

abstension-only education has got my generation cooked i swear to god

[qnewsau]

This election's been anything but a drag thanks to Belinda Gread

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This election's been anything but a drag thanks to Belinda Gread

Social media has been an interesting battleground this Federal Election, and drag superstar Belinda Gread kept bringing the goods.

Social media has proven to be a pivotal space for communication in this Federal Election.

With TikTok and Instagram creating pivotal engagement to get information to voters.

But one drag superstar has found a way to have fun and also inform.

Bringing the camp to political campaigning, the rise of fictional candidate Belinda Gread has been a hoot.

Starting with some tactical posts on Instagram, things took off when Belinda quit her party and ran as an independent.

Dropping the music track More for Me.

Standing up for herself has been the cornerstone of her campaign.

While QNews caught up with Belinda earlier in her campaign, ahead of her election party tonight, we took a look at some of her great campaign moments.

Source: Instagram

Bringing down the Hamer.

This week, Belinda Greade confronted high-profile Liberal candidate Amelia Hamer, running in the Victorian seat of Kooyong.

Hamer became national news after describing herself as a renter, voicing opposition to the construction of new apartments in Melbourne.

It was later revealed she owned two apartments in other cities.

Hamer repeatedly pitched herself as a renter to appeal to frustrated young voters.

But that wasn’t the topic up for debate as Belinda cared more about going Nuclear.

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Talk about a ‘high’ profile.

Who doesn’t love a debate?

Belinda went head-to-head with Fiona Patten from the Legalise Cannabis Party.

Patten has been a long-standing supporter of our communities.

And Victoria is where the party’s best hopes lie in securing a voice in Canberra.

With Pattens’ extensive political history, Gread didn’t stand a chance in this debate.

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Not the drug problem you think.

Finding drugs in the LGBTQ+ dominated electorate of Yarra was a shock to Belinda.

But as many of us know, PrEP or Pre-exposure prophylaxis is a game-changer.

The antiretroviral drug is taken by people at high risk of HIV infection to dramatically reduce their chance of catching HIV.

During the election, Greens Member for Brisbane Stephen Bates launched an OnlyFans announcing their PrEP and PEP platform.

PrEP and PEP have been on the PBS since 2018, and nearly 100,000 Australians use them to protect themselves and others.

Prevention and early intervention save our healthcare system money in the long run.

“You shouldn’t have to pay a fortune to be sexually responsible.” Bates said.

This announcement goes hand in hand with the Greens’ transformative election policy to make contraceptives free.

And their efforts to remove the financial barrier to sexual healthcare.

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Put yourself first!

With so much happening in the world and in our own country, it is hard to feel hopeful at times.

And when it comes to elections, emotions run high because we are all affected.

As we wait for the election results to come in, why not enjoy Belinda’s banger, More for Me.

And remember the creative and powerful way in queers and community combat and stand up to power and policies that try to take us down.

For the latest LGBTIQA+ Sister Girl and Brother Boy news, entertainment, community stories in Australia, visit qnews.com.au. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

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What is HIV?

HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, is a serious viral infection primarily affecting the immune system. It weakens the body’s ability to fight infections and diseases. HIV spreads through contact with certain bodily fluids.

The virus is commonly spread through unprotected sex, sharing needles for drug use, and from an infected mother to her child during delivery or breastfeeding. HIV progresses in different stages, with the early stages often showing no noticeable symptoms. As the virus progresses, it can cause more severe symptoms, and if not treated, it can turn into AIDS.

“Timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment are important for managing HIV.”

HIV EARLY SYMPTOMS

Up to 9 in 10 people who acquire HIV will have some symptoms soon after infection. This is known as SEROCONVERSION ILLNESS. It includes:

Fever

Rashes

Severe Headache

Feeling Sick

Body Aches and Pains

Tiredness

Mouth Ulcers

Sore Throat

Night Sweats

Weight Loss

Diarrhoea

Nausea

Vomiting

Not everyone has these symptoms, and they’re easily mistaken for flu or other common illnesses. If it’s not treated, HIV will eventually damage a person’s immune system until they start to develop serious illnesses or infections.

TREATMENT FOR HIV [PEP ]

The golden chance to protect yourself from HIV infection is to start PEP therapy within 72 hours of possible exposure under the guidance of an HIV specialist. PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) is the systemic treatment therapy for patients exposed to HIV within 72 hours of possible exposure. The word prophylaxis means to prevent or protect. So this treatment is subjected to prevention from becoming HIV positive.

PEP includes:

Counselling

First aid care,

Set of minimum 4 drugs for 28–30nd days.

Types of PEP:

There are two types of PEP treatment- OPEP and NPEP.

OPEP- occupational post-exposure prophylaxis. It is when a health care employee takes PEP therapy because of possible exposure to HIV while working.

NPEP- non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis. It is when a person takes PEP because of possible exposure to HIV, irrespective of his work.

Follow-up testing for HIV at 6 weeks, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks.

Timely, appropriate intervention with PEP can avert systemic infection.

If you think you were exposed to HIV, contact the HIV specialist right away.

Who can use PEP?

PEP is for people who may have been exposed to HIV in the last 3 days. PEP might be right for you if: You had sex with someone who may have HIV and didn’t use a condom, or the condom broke. You were sexually assaulted. You shared needles or works (like cotton, cookers, or water) with someone who may have HIV.

If you were exposed to HIV in the last 3 days and want PEP, see a nurse or doctor or go to the emergency room immediately. Timing is really important. You must start PEP as soon as you can after being exposed to HIV for it to work.

PEP is for emergencies. It can’t take the place of proven, ongoing ways to prevent HIV — like using condoms, taking PrEP (a daily pill that lowers your chances of getting HIV), and not sharing needles or works.

If you know you may be exposed to HIV often (like if you have a sexual partner or partners who may be HIV-positive), talk to your nurse or doctor about PrEP.

If you’re a healthcare worker and think you may have been exposed to HIV at work, go to your doctor or the emergency room right away.

Best PEP for HIV Treatment Specialist in Goa

People can get the best PEP for HIV treatment in Goa under the guidance of Dr. Yuvraj Arora of the renowned PEP Treatment Clinic. Dr. Monga not only provides medicine but is also known for his excellent consultation and guidance. People who suspect that they may have been exposed to HIV infection can count on the doctor’s real-time and result-oriented service.

The doctor will prescribe PEP to the person within 72 hours of exposure. Well, this will save the person from getting infected with HIV. This means that if a person gets the appropriate medication within 72 hours, he or she can avoid becoming infected with life-threatening HIV.

This famous doctor, Chirag is offering PEP for HIV treatment in Goa. Dr. Yuvraj Arora is always available at the popular Monga Clinic. The doctor will tell you what PEP treatment is. Patients are given a set of anti-viral medicines for 28–30 consecutive days. The doctor continues to make necessary assessments throughout the entire medication process. PEP treatment includes counselling, necessary first medical care, and a set of 4 medications that continue for 28 to 30 days. Research says this treatment is available with a 98% success rate.

If you feel that you are also at risk of getting infected with HIV, you should not hesitate to contact Dr. Yuvraj Arora, the best doctor for PEP for HIV treatment in Goa. Or you can visit our site www.peptreatmentforhiv.com/ or call us directly at +91- 8010977000