PEP and PrEP are both experimental methods for preventing COVID-19 that involve taking medication. When you take measures to protect yourself against a disease, it is called prophylaxis. PrEP and PEP are types of prophylaxis for people who do not have COVID-19 but are at risk of contracting the virus. Please remember that PrEP and […]
Preventative Measures
What is pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)?
PrEP or pre-exposure prophylaxis is a method for preventing a disease that involves taking medication. When you take measures to protect yourself from getting a disease, it is called prophylaxis. PrEP is a type of prophylaxis for people who do not have the disease but may be at risk for getting it, such as front-line […]
What is post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)?
PEP or post-exposure prophylaxis is a method for preventing a disease that involves taking medication. When you take measures to protect yourself from getting a disease, it is called prophylaxis. PEP is a type of prophylaxis for people who do not have the disease but has been exposed to someone who has been confirmed to […]