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If you are HIV negative and think you've come in contact with HIV in the last 72 hours…

• PEP (post exposure prophylaxis) is a prescription of HIV medications that are taken over 30 days for the purpose of preventing HIV infection
• You'd be eligible if = the condom broke or failed, you had condomless sex with someone who is HIV positive or status unknown, and/or had a needle stick injury
• The sooner you take PEP, the better – 72 hours is the (maximum) window period
• Medications must be taken as prescribed and side effects may occur
• PEP is not 100% guaranteed
• PEP is neither free nor cheap – a prescription can cost anywhere from $900-$1300 month. Some insurance plans will cover this, otherwise you'll need to pay out-of-pocket
• If you cannot afford, you can always try asking them for 'free-of-charge' or a 3 day starter pack, giving you time to follow up on cost
• If you are in Toronto, we suggest visiting St. Michael’s Hospital for screening and treatment (30 Bond Street – 416-360-4000)
• If you are in Ottawa, we suggest visiting Gay Zone Gai for screening and     treatment:  http://www.aco-cso.ca/gayzonegaie/about.html (420 Cooper     Street at Bank Street – 613-580-2610)
• You can contact your local AIDS service organization for help: www.hiv411.ca

If you want to know where to get tested in an Ontario town nearest you, call your local AIDS Service Organization via:

If you are HIV positive and looking for support visit: www.hiv411.ca