Information for young people
Key points
- PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) can stop you from getting HIV after you might have come into contact with it.
- PEP is a course of medicine taken for 28 days. You need to start taking PEP as soon as possible after the possible HIV exposure.
- You can get PEP from a sexual health clinic. Explain that it’s an emergency if there aren't any appointments available.
- It is best not to rely on PEP as a regular way of preventing HIV.
An information sheet about PEP for young people.
PEP stands for ‘post-exposure prophylaxis’ and is sometimes called PEPSE (post-exposure prophylaxis following sexual exposure). PEP is a short course of medicine that can stop you from getting HIV after you might have come into contact with it.
This page includes information about how to access PEP as a teenager.
Download the information sheet.
This information was put together by Chiva, in collaboration with aidsmap and supported by a ViiV Healthcare grant.