Prevention is a key pillar in the state of Oregon’s work to end new HIV infections. There are many tools available and proactive steps you can take to protect yourself and your sex partners from HIV and other STI. That includes getting tested and into treatment before potentially passing an infection to a sex partner.
Using condoms, lube, and dental dams during sex can help prevent HIV and other STI, like syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. Many local public health authorities across Oregon have free condoms available.
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If you have trouble getting condoms, you can order free condoms and lube mailed to your door once a month.
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PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a medicine that prevents someone from getting HIV. PrEP can be taken as a daily pill or an injection you get every other month. Because PrEP is widely recognized as a safe and effective way to prevent HIV, the Oregon Health Plan and other insurance companies cover it!
PEP is medicine that someone can take after being exposed to HIV. PEP must be started quickly after a possible exposure – within 72 hours.
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Syringe Services Programs (SSPs), also known as Syringe Exchange, help people who inject drugs to live safer, healthier lives. Oregon has free syringe exchange services throughout the state for safe disposal of syringes and access to clean needles and support services. Sharing needles puts people at high risk of getting and spreading HIV and hepatitis C.
SSPs offer many free services: