Use of HIV prevention pill, PrEP, rises 500%, report says

Use of a daily pill to prevent HIV infection rose almost 500% from 2014 to 2017, according to new research published Thursday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. .

Fewer than 40% of Americans have been tested for HIVAlmost all demographic groups reported increased use of the pill, called pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP. But use remained low in black, Hispanic and Latino men who have sex with men. Those groups are at particular risk for HIV infection, according to the CDC, and accounted for about 40% of all HIV infections in 2017, the last year for which data is available.

For people with access to the drug, it is well-tolerated and effective, with no serious side effects. Some report nausea, according to the CDC, but that generally subsides over time. Those who take the drug have to check in with a doctor every three months for blood tests, and doctors recommend that people continue using condoms to prevent other sexually transmitted infections.CNN's Jen Christensen contributed to this report.

Not exactly ; the study focused only on 'men who have sex with men' (CDC's term) not all 'people at risk of HIV' (CNN's term). We need further research to better assess PrEP coverage for women, persons who inject drugs, and all others who might benefit. Much work to be done.

How about practicing safe sex

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It is cheap in developing countries as medication is sold there at pure manufacturing costs ignoring any development costs.

Another case of the 1% getting rich off our money!

I wonder what this is going to do for access for people without private insurance—The specific demographic who doesn’t report taking the pill.

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Does HIV not show how it’s unnatural for a man to have sex with another man? 😬

there will be boning

Wrap it before you stick it. All the protection you need.

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