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“Ready, Set, PrEP” Offers HIV Prevention Meds by Mail
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PrEP: The Basics

Black Gay Men and Trans Women Are Well Protected by Injectable PrEP

Black gay men and transgender women were more likely to maintain good adherence with every-other-month shots versus daily pills.

Hopeful HIV and Hepatitis News in Biden’s Proposed 2024 Budget

$9.6B for a new PrEP program to prevent HIV, $11B to eliminate hepatitis C and several proposed funding boosts encourage advocates.
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National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2023

This NWGHAAD, learn what all women need to know about HIV, including who is impacted most. Plus: Download self-care activity books.

DoxyPEP STI Prevention Works Well for Gay Men—But Maybe Not for Women

Doxycycline after sex reduces the risk of gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis for gay men, and it does not appear to drive resistance.

Walgreens Offers Free Same-Day Delivery of HIV Meds

Lack of transportation can be a barrier to accessing health care. Walgreens says it can reach vulnerable or underserved communities.

How Three Texas Clinics Lost Nearly $20M in PrEP Funds to Prevent HIV

Similar declines in PrEP budgets likely hit other HIV clinics that serve uninsured Black, brown and LGBTQ communities. Here’s why.

Kidney Problems Are Uncommon Among People Taking PrEP Pills

Changes in kidney function were small for those using TDF/FTC either daily or on-demand for HIV prevention.

California Bill Allows Pharmacists to Provide More PrEP to Prevent HIV

Currently, California pharmacists may provide PrEP and PEP without a prescription, but the law needs updating, says Senator Scott Wiener.

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2023

Black Americans represent 42% of new HIV cases but only 14% of the U.S. population. Amid challenges, progress has been made.

Evusheld Is No Longer Effective for COVID PrEP

Monoclonal antibodies used to prevent COVID-19 in immunocompromised people aren’t active against new virus variants.

PEPFAR, the U.S. Global AIDS Program, Turns 20

Bill Gates and President Biden laud PEPFAR—which has saved 25 million lives—and urge its reauthorization this year.

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FDA Proposes Lifting Rules on Blood Donations From Gay and Bi Men

FDA issued draft guidelines on a new blood donation policy; it now seeks public comment before the changes are finalized.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee tells ABC 6 why the state is declining federal HIV funds.

Tennessee Rejects “Free Money” From U.S. Government to Prevent HIV

HIV experts worry that the move is political—some federal grants go to Planned Parenthood—and that other states may turn down funding.

Another HIV Vaccine Fails in Large Trial

Researchers halt the Mosaico study after an experimental vaccine was found to be safe but not effective against HIV.

Philadelphia Launches Free Virtual PrEP Program to Prevent HIV

The “Philly, Keep on Loving” telehealth program includes at-home HIV and STI tests, med delivery, PEP, doctor chats and more—all free.
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Five Pillars of the Updated U.S. Global AIDS Program PEPFAR

The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) will soon mark 20 years. It has already saved 25 million lives. [VIDEO]
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