PEP

To find out where to access PEP near you, go to www.qpp.net.au/pep or call 13 HEALTH for after hours assistance POSTEXPOSUREPROPHYLAXIS EXPOSEDTOHIV? PEP should be commenced as soon as possible after a high risk exposure PEP is a four week course of HIV... More

To find out where to access PEP near you, go to www.qpp.net.au/pep or call 13 HEALTH for after hours assistance POSTEXPOSUREPROPHYLAXIS EXPOSEDTOHIV? PEP should be commenced as soon as possible after a high risk exposure PEP is a four week course of HIV treatment that may prevent you from acquiring HIV after a high risk exposure. WhatisPEP? ... ideally within 24 hours and no later than 72 hours THEMOSTIMPORTANTTHINGABOUTPEP ISHOWQUICKLYYOUBEGINTAKINGIT There is no cure once HIV is detectable in the blood. PEP gives everyone the chance to prevent HIV from establishing itself in your body after you are exposed. Presenting a PEP card to hospital emergency staff will help you to be treated promptly. Call QPP for a supply of these cards. Less