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PrEP (Pre-exposure prophylaxis)

Information and resources to prevent HIV with PrEP.

PrEP (Pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a medication (pills or shots) that reduces your chances of getting HIV if you are HIV-negative.

PrEP is not a vaccine, treatment, or cure for HIV.

PrEP neither prevents nor treats other STIs. Condoms and safer sex practices can be paired with PrEP to prevent other STIs.

Learn more about preventing HIV with PrEP.

For post-exposure prophylaxis, visit kingcounty.gov/pep 

Poster screenshot: Want PrEP without a doctor's visit? Get it today at these pharmacies

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Getting on PrEP

Follow these steps if you are interested in getting on PrEP:

  • Talk to your doctor

    Find a PrEP provider near you.

  • Test for HIV

  • Receive a prescription for PrEP

  • Take PrEP as prescribed

  • Continue testing for HIV as recommended

Paying for PrEP

Consider choosing health insurance that covers PrEP. Go to wahealthplanfinder.org or call 1-855-923-4633 to find the right insurance plan for you. Medicaid (Apple Health) and other types of health insurance cover PrEP. Drug companies also provide discounts to those who qualify.

If you do not have insurance, but want to get PrEP at a lower out-of-pocket rate, visit Cost Plus Drug Company or GoodRx , and search for 'Generic Truvada' to get a discount. If you are unable to afford your PrEP medication, call our Sexual Health Clinic at 206-744-3954 to speak to one of our PrEP specialists who may be able to help. For more information about PrEP at our Sexual Health Clinic, and the most up-to-date info about changes to PrEP services, please visit our HIV PrEP Updates page.

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