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Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) is a short course of emergency antiretroviral medicines taken very soon after a possible exposure to HIV to prevent the virus from taking hold in the body. It must be started within 72 hours of exposure (such as a condom breaking during a Booking). PEP is a critical emergency Harm Reduction tool, entirely distinct from the daily preventative medication, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP).
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