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PEP is emergency medication taken after a possible HIV exposure. It is time-sensitive and should be assessed as soon as possible rather than waiting for symptoms or a routine appointment. Go to a qualified hospital or sexual-health service, explain when and how the exposure occurred and follow the full prescribed course and testing plan. PEP does not replace condoms or ongoing prevention. Health note: Condoms reduce risk but do not eliminate every STI risk. Testing windows differ, and PEP is time-sensitive after a possible HIV exposure. Contact a qualified clinic or hospital promptly for personalised medical advice.
Updated 2026-02-25





