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Daily PrEP: for anal and vaginal sex 10  \n2. Event Based Dosing (EBD): only for anal sex 11  \nChanging how you take PrEP 16  \nSwitching between daily and EBD PrEP 16  \nStopping PrEP 16  \nOther considerations 16  \nContraception 16  \nPrEP in pregnancy 16  \nSupport services and resources 16  \nAdapted from the i-Base guide to PrEP by the HSE Sexual Health & Crisis Pregnancy Programme and the HIV PrEP Working Group with kind permission from i-Base ([http://i-base.info/](http://i-base.info/)).  \nOctober 2019  \nThe information in this booklet is to be used in discussion with your healthcare provider.  \nWhat is HIV PrEP?   \nPrEP stands for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. This booklet is about taking PrEP to prevent HIV (HIV PrEP) .  \nHIV PrEP is taken by HIV negative people before having sex (pre-exposure) and after sex, to prevent HIV (this is called prophylaxis) .  \nHIV PrEP is a combination tablet containing two drugs: tenofovir and emtricitabine. These medicines are widely used to treat HIV. They have been licensed for use as PrEP in Europe since August 2016.  \nFor the remainder of this booklet, HIV PrEP is referred to as ‘PrEP’. In the context of this booklet ‘PrEP’ relates to PrEP for HIV prevention only.  \nHow well does PrEP work?  \nPrEP has been shown in many studies to be safe and highly effective at preventing HIV. When taken correctly PrEP has been found to be about 99% effective.  \nIn PrEP studies where HIV infections have happened, most of those who became HIV positive were not taking the medication properly at the time they contracted HIV.  \nIf you decide to use PrEP, it is important that you do so with support from a healthcare provider and that you understand how to take PrEP correctly.  \nPrEP and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs)  \nPrEP does not protect against other STIs, such as syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhoea and hepatitis C. PrEP users can combine condoms and PrEP to reduce the risk of contracting other STIs.  \nRegular STI testing at least every three months is recommended for people taking PrEP.  \nVaccination against hepatitis A and B is recommended for all gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM) and people who inject drugs. HPV vaccination is recommended for MSM up to and including 45 years of age to protect against genital warts and HPV-associated cancers. These are available for free through public STI clinics.  \n2  \nGetting PrEP in Ireland   \nIf you are HIV negative and don’t always use condoms for anal or vaginal sex, then you may be at risk of HIV.  \nPrEP is available through the HSE free of charge to those who are considered tobe at substantial risk of contracting HIV through sex.  \nPrEP is available in some public sexual health services and through some general practice (GP) and private providers. For further information on where PrEP is available, [see www.sexualwellbeing.ie/getprep](see www.sexualwellbeing.ie/getprep).  \nPrEP is dispensed through community pharmacies and you will need a drug payment scheme (DPS) , medical card or long term illness card to access free PrEP through the HSE. Anyone with a PPS number can apply for a DPS card. [Please see www.myDPS.ie](Please see www.myDPS.ie), and download an application form [https://www2.hse.ie/services/drugs-payment-scheme/apply-for-a-drugs](https","cbCaim0VSjphkp5K","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaim0VSjphkp5K","pdf",603608,"English","# What is HIV PrEP?\n## How well does PrEP work?\n## PrEP and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs)\n# Getting PrEP in Ireland\n## Who is eligible for free PrEP through the HSE?\n## What if I am not eligible for free PrEP?\n# Who should not take PrEP?\n## If you are buying PrEP online\n# Side effects, drug interactions and resistance\n## Testing and monitoring\n# Before you start PrEP\n## Once you are taking PrEP\n### How to take PrEP","[{\"question\":\"What is HIV PrEP and when is it taken?\",\"answer\":\"HIV PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is taken by HIV-negative people before having sex and after sex to prevent HIV. 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