HIV Prevention

The Florida Department of Health in Broward County (DOH-Broward) leads HIV prevention efforts.

PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)

PrEP is a comprehensive HIV prevention strategy that involves the daily oral use or bimonthly injection of antiretroviral medications to reduce the risk of acquiring HIV. PrEP should be used along with other prevention methods to reduce the risk of other sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancy.

PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis)

PEP is an HIV-prevention strategy using antiretroviral medications to prevent acquiring HIV following a possible exposure. To be effective, PEP must begin within 72 hours of exposure. A physician must determine what treatment is appropriate based on the nature of the exposure. PEP typically consists of 2-3 antiretroviral medications taken for 28 days. Starting PEP after a potential exposure does not guarantee HIV prevention, but the sooner PEP is started, the better. Every hour counts. Follow-up testing is important to determine if any next steps are needed.

Additional information on PrEP or PEP:

Florida Department of Health-PrEP/PEP
DOH-Broward PrEP and PEP Hotline: 954-295-1211
Broward Wellness Center: 954-767-0273
PrEP Provider Directory

Business Responds to AIDS (BRTA)

DOH-Broward’s Business Responds to AIDS program, involves over 415 participating businesses throughout Broward County. Business owners serve as prevention ambassadors, provide prevention information to their patrons and serve as a source of information about the resources needs and barriers in their local neighborhood.

To become a BRTA partner please call: 954-847-8065.

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