PEP = 72 HOUR HIV EXPOSURE TREATMENT

PEP – POST EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS is available from GUM clinics and most Accident & Emergency centres across the North East

PEP could stop someone from catching HIV as long as the treatment is started within 72 hours (3 days) of unsafe sex or  condom breakage occuring.

PEP involves taking anti-HIV drugs for 4 weeks and can have side effects. PEP is also not guaranteed to work.

If you would like more information contact MESMAC on 0191 233 1333 or go to: www.pep.chapsonline.org.uk/