There\u2019s been a massive 500 percent increase in PrEP. But is that enough to end HIV?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\nNew\u00a0research<\/a>\u00a0shows a massive 500 percent increase in\u00a0PrEP<\/a>\u00a0use to prevent HIV. During 2014 to 2017, several key aspects of HIV prevention dramatically increased. Which is great news! But these improvements were not across all groups. Moreover, only about one third of those\u00a0vulnerable to HIV<\/a>\u00a0are now on PrEP. This is according to a\u00a0study published<\/a>\u00a0Thursday from US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.<\/p>\nThe study shows increases in usage of PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) to prevent HIV in most demographic groups. However, use among black, Hispanic and Latino men who have sex with men (MSM) remained low.\u00a0According to the CDC<\/a>, these groups are especially vulnerable for HIV infection. They accounted for roughly 40% of new HIV infections in 2017. But only 26% of black men that have sex with men reported using PrEP. On the other hand, 42% of white men that have sex with men reported using PrEP.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nConducting the Study<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\nThe study includes 20 urban areas through out the US and took place from 2014 through 2017. They interviewed over 18,000 MSM. But only about 7,800 met all the study criteria and were included. Only 6% of those vulnerable to HIV were on PrEP in 2014. However, 2017 that number had risen to over 35%. In other words, that\u2019s a massive 500 percent increase in\u00a0PrEP<\/a>\u00a0use.\u00a0 In addition, awareness about PrEP increases from 60% to 90% during the same time.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nConclusions<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\nWhile a massive 500 percent increase in PrEP use is great news, it is not enough to end HIV. Therefore, more must done. There are \u201cstructural barriers associated with race that influence access to high quality care\u201d researchers stated. They recommended developing HIV prevention strategies specifically to increase PrEP use among minorities. Read on to find more information and local resources.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nLocal Info and Resources<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\nWhen PrEP was first approved in 2012, OIC was the first to prescribe it. Since then, our PrEP Clinic has continued to expand with some people driving an hour or more. If you\u2019d like to make an appointment its simple, just\u00a0click here\u00a0<\/a>or call (407) 647-3960\u00a0and someone from our Front Desk Team will be happy to help you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\nWait, what is PrEP again and how does it prevent HIV?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\nPrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 PrEP is a medical regimen that includes routine doctor visits, labs and taking 1 pill once a day to prevent HIV. Taking PrEP daily is up to 99% effective at reducing HIV transmission. PrEP is a preventative option for anyone that does not have HIV and is vulnerable to contracting HIV. Certainly condom education and use is an important component. To sum up, it\u2019s a medical regimen that provides a comprehensive medical approach to preventing HIV.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\nHIV\u2019s Impact on Central Florida\u2019s Black Community<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\nHIV disproportionately impacts the black community. Click\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0for information about HIV\u2019s impact on our local black community plus a local health resource guide.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nWhere can I get PrEP?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\nThere are many was to get PrEP. For example, your\u00a0doctor<\/a>\/healthcare provider and many nonprofits are now offering it. Did you know that you may be eligible to receive PrEP services for\u00a0FREE*<\/strong>?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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\n- Please PrEP Me<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Is a national data base of doctors and organizations that provide PrEP.<\/li>\n
- FDOH PrEP Provider List<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>for the entire state of Florida. Provides PrEP on a nominal sliding scale or\u00a0FREE*<\/strong>\u00a0to those that qualify.<\/li>\n
- Doctors Office \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Many doctors provide PrEP. Just ask!<\/li>\n
- Florida Department of Health<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Provides PrEP on a sliding scale or\u00a0FREE<\/strong>* to those that qualify.\n
\n- Orange County\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0(407) 723-4170<\/li>\n
- Seminole County\u00a0<\/a>(407) 665-3000<\/li>\n
- Osceola County\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0(407) 343-2000<\/li>\n
- Brevard County<\/a>\u00a0(321) 454-7155<\/li>\n
- Lake County<\/a>\u00a0(352) 589-6424<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Medicare\/Medicaid\/Veterans Affairs<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Federal programs that provide health coverage for those that qualify including PrEP. Just ask!<\/li>\n
- Orlando Immunology Center<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The first to prescribe PrEP in the Central Florida area. (407) 647-3960<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n
Where can I get free condoms?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\nCertainly We all love FREE*! So click\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0for the most comprehensive list of free condom locations throughout Central Florida. In addition, it includes locations, free condom delivery, national resources plus an app!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/em>Sam Graper,<\/em><\/strong>
\nCommunity Relations Manager,\u00a0<\/em>
\nOrlando Immunology Center<\/em>
\nProudly Serving Central Florida for Over 20 Years<\/em><\/p>\n
\nGet connected on\u00a0<\/strong>Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Intsagram<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Twitter.\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0#BESTdoctors #OICorlando<\/h4>\n*FREE<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 That is to say, provided at no cost to you. Everything has value. Above all, your health is the most valuable. The programs or services listed above marked \u201cFREE*<\/strong>\u201d are primarily paid for through various state and federal grants like Center for Disease Control prevention grants. As a result, many services are offered on a sliding scale which simply means people pay what they can afford. Whether its a \u201cFREE\u201d HIV test, \u201cFREE\u201d condoms, \u201cFREE\u201d HIV care, or \u201cFREE\u201d PrEP, it has tremendous value even though you might not pay. So whether you pay or not, you deserve easy access to HIV prevention options like PrEP.<\/p>\nReferences:<\/strong><\/p>\n
New\u00a0research<\/a>\u00a0shows a massive 500 percent increase in\u00a0PrEP<\/a>\u00a0use to prevent HIV. During 2014 to 2017, several key aspects of HIV prevention dramatically increased. Which is great news! But these improvements were not across all groups. Moreover, only about one third of those\u00a0vulnerable to HIV<\/a>\u00a0are now on PrEP. This is according to a\u00a0study published<\/a>\u00a0Thursday from US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.<\/p>\n When PrEP was first approved in 2012, OIC was the first to prescribe it. Since then, our PrEP Clinic has continued to expand with some people driving an hour or more. If you\u2019d like to make an appointment its simple, just\u00a0click here\u00a0<\/a>or call (407) 647-3960\u00a0and someone from our Front Desk Team will be happy to help you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 PrEP is a medical regimen that includes routine doctor visits, labs and taking 1 pill once a day to prevent HIV. Taking PrEP daily is up to 99% effective at reducing HIV transmission. PrEP is a preventative option for anyone that does not have HIV and is vulnerable to contracting HIV. Certainly condom education and use is an important component. To sum up, it\u2019s a medical regimen that provides a comprehensive medical approach to preventing HIV.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n There are many was to get PrEP. For example, your\u00a0doctor<\/a>\/healthcare provider and many nonprofits are now offering it. Did you know that you may be eligible to receive PrEP services for\u00a0FREE*<\/strong>?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Certainly We all love FREE*! So click\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0for the most comprehensive list of free condom locations throughout Central Florida. In addition, it includes locations, free condom delivery, national resources plus an app!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n *FREE<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 That is to say, provided at no cost to you. Everything has value. Above all, your health is the most valuable. The programs or services listed above marked \u201cFREE*<\/strong>\u201d are primarily paid for through various state and federal grants like Center for Disease Control prevention grants. As a result, many services are offered on a sliding scale which simply means people pay what they can afford. Whether its a \u201cFREE\u201d HIV test, \u201cFREE\u201d condoms, \u201cFREE\u201d HIV care, or \u201cFREE\u201d PrEP, it has tremendous value even though you might not pay. So whether you pay or not, you deserve easy access to HIV prevention options like PrEP.<\/p>\n References:<\/strong><\/p>\nConducting the Study<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
Conclusions<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
Local Info and Resources<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
Wait, what is PrEP again and how does it prevent HIV?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
HIV\u2019s Impact on Central Florida\u2019s Black Community<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
Where can I get PrEP?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Where can I get free condoms?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
<\/a><\/em>Sam Graper,<\/em><\/strong>
\nCommunity Relations Manager,\u00a0<\/em>
\nOrlando Immunology Center<\/em>
\nProudly Serving Central Florida for Over 20 Years<\/em><\/p>\n
\nGet connected on\u00a0<\/strong>Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Intsagram<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Twitter.\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0#BESTdoctors #OICorlando<\/h4>\n