Prevent new HIV transmission
PrEP Coverage
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (or PrEP) is a daily pill or bimonthly injection that can reduce the chance of acquiring HIV by 99%.
25,500
Current Rate
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76,000
people who would
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54,500
BENEFIT FROM PREP OF THE 76,000
Syringe Service Programs
Syringe Service Programs (SSPs, also known as Engagement and Overdose Prevention Hubs in Los Angeles County) play an important role inpreventing, identifying, and treating HIV among people who inject drugs (PWID). EHE aims to expand the bandwidth of County-based and community-based partners offering syringe service programs to accelerate efforts to expand HIV testing, and linkage to HIV prevention or treatment services.
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Active SSPs
Prevent Pillar Strategies
PrEP and PEP Action Kit for Provider Visitation Campaign
- This strategy aims to increase the number of medical providers in the County that prescribe PrEP. DHSP is working with medical providers to increase PrEP access and remove barriers to prescribing PrEP
Increase PrEP Access Points
- COVID-19 has shown the need to increase telehealth options. By increasing the capacity of PrEP Centers of Excellence to integrate TelePrEP into their workflow, patients can reduce the number of in-office visits while continuing to receive high-quality care and remain on PrEP.
HIV Testing at Syringe Service Programs
- Increases availability, use, and access to comprehensive Syringe Service Programs (SSPs).
- Expands the capacity of HIV and STD prevention, testing and treatment services available at SSPs.
- Find a Syringe Service Program near you:
LA County Certified Needle Exchange
Program Schedule.
What You Can Do
If you are sexually active, PrEP may be right for you. Discuss the next steps with your medical provider. If you need assistance finding a provider, visit GetPrEPLA.com for more information.
Getting routinely tested for HIV/STDs is free, easy, and a form of HIV prevention. To find a testing site nearest you, visit GetProtectedLA.com.
Are you a medical provider who is interested in prescribing PrEP and want to learn more? Check out the PrEP and PEP Action Kit with both patient and provider resources.