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PrEP, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
HIV Program
- 239-461-6100
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Mailing Location
83 Pondella Rd.
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
The Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) offers pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication to individuals at risk of exposure to HIV.
Taking PrEP daily reduces the risk of getting HIV by more than 70-90%. Individuals taking PrEP should also continue to use other proven prevention strategies.
Patients requesting PrEP services are evaluated in our clinic, and if appropiate, may receive immediate access to PrEP medications. Consideration is given to every patient based on their eligibility requirements, which includes their financial status and assisting them with access to PrEP services. Evaluation services include client education, HIV testing, HCV testing, liver function test, and prescription of PrEP medications.
Following PrEP, clients eill have a 3-month follow-up to assess and monitor HIV status, adherence to PrEP medication, need to continue PrEP, review of side effects, and education on prevention.
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