PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis)

• Emergency HIV medication taken after a possible exposure to HIV
• Examples of exposure: unprotected sex, sexual assault, or needle injury
• Must be started within 72 hours (3 days)
• Taken daily for 28 days
• Helps prevent HIV from spreading in your body
• For emergency use only, not for regular protection

PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)

• A daily pill taken before possible exposure to HIV
• Helps protect you if you are at higher risk of HIV exposure

• For example, if your partner is HIV-positive
• Or if you’re unsure about protection during sex

• You can speak to a nurse or counsellor at Kovsie Health to see if PrEP is right for you — it’s free, safe, and supportive

ARVs / ART (Antiretroviral Therapy)

• Medicines used to treat people living with HIV
• Treatment is called ART (Antiretroviral Therapy)
• ART helps to:

• Lower HIV levels in the body
• Protect and strengthen your immune system
• Support a healthy life
• Prevent HIV transmission when taken correctly

Support at Kovsie Health

• Free and confidential HIV services for students
• Includes:

• Access to PEP and PrEP
• HIV treatment (ART)
• Professional counselling and nurse support

• Visit Kovsie Health — we're here to walk the journey with you.