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Get PreP'd

Prevent HIV with a Daily Pill

PrEP is an easy, daily medication that helps prevent HIV. Currently, there are more than 1.1 million people in the U.S. who could benefit from taking PrEP. Even if you’re not sure about your chances of getting HIV, PrEP can still help you lead a healthier sex life. In fact, women now account for one in five new HIV infections every year. Men make up 80% of new HIV infections per year with the majority of those infections occuring among men who have sex with men. It’s never too early to ask your doctor about PrEP. For people without health insurance, PrEP is still affordable thanks to low and no-cost options.

As one of the largest HIV service providers in Los Angeles and Orange counties, AltaMed can help you choose healthy options for your life, including PrEP. Our experienced team provides patients with medical services, medications, and other important health and community resources.

To see stories of how PrEP can help people from all backgrounds, click here.

Is PrEP right for you?

It can be taken by anyone who does not have HIV. Talk to your doctor to see if it’s right for you.

Cis Gender Women

Women account for 1 in 5 new HIV infections

  • Women can take PrEP, but they make up less than 10% of PrEP prescriptions
  • PrEP is safe to use along with birth control
  • For better protection, take PrEP and be sure to use condoms to protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unexpected pregnancies
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Trans Women

PrEP does not interfere with hormone therapy

  • If you are transgender or non-binary and you take hormones, you can still take PrEP
  • PrEP is a pill that can be added to your daily routine
  • You can feel safe asking your doctor about PrEP, especially at AltaMed
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You're never too young to take care of your sexual health

You're never too young to take care of your sexual health

  • Most teens and pre-teens can take PrEP
  • Your sexual history is completely confidential when discussing with your doctor 
  • Get educated on PrEP and ask your doctor when you can start PrEP
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There are low and no-cost PrEP options available

There are low and no-cost PrEP options available

  • PrEP can be available to you, even without health insurance
  • AltaMed has PrEP navigators that can help you get PrEP for free or low cost
  • Call us to get PrEP’d and protect yourself from HIV
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Start the conversation today.

Walk-in services for PrEp and PEP are available through the pharmacies at the AltaMed locations below:

Los Angeles County

AltaMed DVL — Commerce: 5427 E. Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90022

AltaMed Medical and Dental Group — Boyle Heights: 3945 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023

AltaMed Medical Group — Pico Rivera, Passons: 6336 Passons Blvd., Pico Rivera, CA 90660

AltaMed Medical and Dental Group — South Gate:  8627 Atlantic Ave., South Gate, CA 90280

AltaMed Medical Group — Westlake, 3rd Street: 2100 W. 3rd St., Ste. 400, Los Angeles, CA 90057

Orange County

AltaMed Medical and Dental Group — Anaheim: 1325 N. Anaheim Blvd., Ste. 200, Anaheim, CA 92801

AltaMed Medical Group — Garden Grove: 12751 Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove, CA 92840