Introduction HIV prevention has come a long way, and one of the most powerful emergency tools available is PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis). If you’ve been recently exposed—or think you may have been exposed—to HIV, PEP can help stop the virus from taking hold in your body. But timing is everything. PEP must be started within 72 hours (3 days) after potential exposure, and the sooner, the better. In this article, we’ll explain how PEP works, who should take it, how to get it, and what to expect during treatment. What is PEP? PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) is a short-term course of antiretroviral…