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PrEP and Anti-Virals
Florida Department of Health in Volusia County Clinical Services
- chd64webmaster@flhealth.gov
- 386-274-0509
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Fax
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Mailing Location
P.O. Box 9190
Daytona Beach, Florida 32120
What is PrEP?
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (or PrEP) is when people at very high risk for HIV take HIV medicines daily to lower their chances of getting infected. PrEP can stop HIV from taking hold and spreading throughout your body.
PrEP is highly effective for preventing HIV if used as prescribed. Daily PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV from sex by about 99 percent. Among people who inject drugs, it reduces the risk by at least 74 percent. Since PrEP only protects against HIV, condom use is still important for the protection against other STDs. Condom use is also important to help prevent HIV is PrEP is not taken as prescribed.
Only a healthcare provider can prescribe PrEP. The cost of PrEP is covered by many health insurance plans. Low-cost or free PrEP may be available to patients with limited income or no insurance. For more information, please call our clinical services appointment line, (386) 274-0509.
Anti-Retroviral Treatment and Access to Services (ARTAS)
People diagnosed within the past 12 months may be eligible for the anti-retroviral treatment and intervention services including:
- Up to five client sessions within a 90-day period.
- Strength-based case management.
- Help with identifying barriers that might hinder HIV-positive individuals from accessing care. These can include housing, transportation, financial, substance abuse and mental health issues.
- Support to develop an action plan for linking to HIV medical care.
- Referrals to community resources.
People diagnosed more than 12 months ago, may be eligible for direct referral to HIV medical care.
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