PEP (post exposure prophylaxis)
Post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is a HIV medication which is taken within 72 hours of possible exposure to HIV infection and is taken for 28 days. This fact sheet explains what PEP is, how you can get it and where you can get help.
- Organisation:
- Topic:
- Target audience:
- General
- Service area:
- VIC
- Published:
- October 2020
- Last reviewed:
- December 2025
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