PrEP Basics

This page provides answers to many questions about PrEP, including:

• Video introduction to PrEP
• What is PrEP?
• Why take PrEP?
• Is it a vaccine?
• How well does it work?
• Is it safe?
• How do I start it?
• How do I pay for it?
• How long do I need to take it?

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Date of Publication: March 25, 2019