Watch: Many Americans Are Unaware of HIV Prevention Medication

Céline Gounder, �鶹Ů�� Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, explained on “” why many at-risk Americans do not know about medication to prevent HIV infection through sexual contact or do not have access to it.

Only one-third of people who could benefit from the medication, known as preexposure prophylaxis or PrEP, are prescribed it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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<h2>Watch: Many Americans Are Unaware of HIV Prevention Medication</h2>
<div>	<span class="byline">Céline Gounder</span>
		<time class="posted-on" datetime="2024-03-20T05:00:00-04:00">
			March 20, 2024		</time>
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