Pros and cons of PrEP: A new HIV prevention method

Can We Talk for REAL

There's a new HIV prevention method - PrEP! PrEP is short for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. PrEP, is a way for people who do not have HIV but who are at substantial risk of getting it to prevent HIV infection by taking a pill every day. The pill (brand name Truvada) contains two medicines that are used in combination with other medicines to treat HIV. When someone is exposed to HIV through sex or injection drug use, these medicines can work to keep the virus from establishing a permanent infection. PrEP is not a guarantee of prevention and some worry that it may lead to an increase in risky behavior including unprotected sex. There are lots of other diseases that can also be acquired through unprotected sex. What are the pros and cons of PrEP and what do you need to know about this new method in HIV prevention. Joining CAN WE TALK FOR REAL co-hosts TerryBoi and Michelle on Wednesday July 15th once more is Hank Milbourne. Hank is a licensed master social worker, a graduate of U-M, Cornell and Union and Theological Seminary. Hank has 30 years of experience in human services and is also an ordained minister. From 1990-2015 he has designed, implemented and managed HIV prevention and care services at AIDS Partnership Michigan. A proud father of two adult sons, Hank is a community activist, serving for eight years as president of the Black Pride Society. Hank is out, open and HIV-positive. Show is Wednesday, July 15, 2015, starting at 8:30est/7:30cst. Call 347-215-8985 and press 1 to speak.