
Find out if you can enroll in our I-PrEP program
I-PrEP Program
Eligibility Criteria
Men who have sex with men and transgender females who test negative by HIV rapid test will be offered the opportunity to initiate immediate-PrEP (I-PrEP) on the day of their HIV screening at no cost if they meet certain criteria.
Inclusion Criteria for I-PrEP
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Age 18 or older, -
Negative HIV rapid test results from Total Test within the prior 7 days *, -
Within the past 3 months, must meet at least one of the following criteria: -
Condomless anal sex with an HIV-infected person or person of unknown HIV status who was not taking antiretroviral therapy (ART) or PrEP; or -
Shared injection needles with an HIV-infected person or person of unknown HIV status who was not taking ART or PrEP; or -
Exchanged sex for money, drugs or other item
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Positive HIV rapid test results by Early Test or Total Test -
Biologically assigned female sex at birth -
Enrolled on I-PrEP less than 6 months ago, or enrolled on I-PrEP two previous times (ever)
Program in Detail
After consenting to receive I-PrEP, your blood will be drawn to measure kidney function and test for hepatitis B, since both abnormal kidney function and hepatitis B are potential safety issues for those who take PrEP. You will then be referred to the AVRC HQ to pick up the medication as early as the same day or within 7 days of HIV testing.
At the AVRC HQ, a pharmacist will provide medication counseling and dispense a two-week supply of PrEP with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) 300mg + emtricitabine (FTC) 200mg as a fixed dose combination tablet (Truvada®) to be taken once daily.
All individuals will be offered referrals to other community HIV prevention care and services organizations. High risk, HIV-uninfected persons who do not qualify for I-PrEP or refuse I-PrEP will be given education and referrals for community PrEP resources.