PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a medication that helps prevent the acquisition of HIV.
Who can take it?
People at high risk of HIV infection (people with multiple sexual partners, people who engage in sex work, men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, among others).
How do we provide it?
You attend an evaluation appointment and if you meet the requirements, you are provided with a bottle of 30 pills.
Your first appointment.
At your first appointment, you will see a nurse and they will do some rapid tests for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Then you will go to the doctor who will ask you several questions and complete your medical history and if you are a candidate for the medication, it will be prescribed to you and provided that same day. At that first appointment you will receive medication for 30 days.
Subsequently, in a little less than 30 days you will have your second appointment, in which you will be tested for HIV again and it will be assessed if you have tolerated the medication. If so, the doctor will give you medication for 2 or 3 months.
How much is the cost?
The first appointment has a suggested donation of $1100 pesos. Subsequent appointments have a suggested donation of $500 pesos.
What are the prices of the medications?
PrEP medication is free, there is no charge for the medication. The donation suggestions are to cover associated expenses such as electricity, rent, tests, supplies and personnel costs.
How do I schedule an appointment?
To schedule an appointment, you can contact us via WhatsApp or by dialing (+52) 322 128 6793 directly or or email us at info@vallartagaycc.com.
