¿Es la PEP adecuada para mí?
PEP es la abreviatura de Profilaxis Postexposición. Es una estrategia de prevención del VIH que consiste en tomar medicamentos contra el VIH inmediatamente después de un único acontecimiento de alto…
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Desmintiendo mitos comunes sobre el VIH
Lee las respuestas a los mitos de que "el VIH es una enfermedad gay" o una "sentencia de muerte", y encuentra otra información importante sobre cómo hacerse la prueba.
Mpox in 2025: What You Need to Know
Mpox is a serious viral disease that can cause fever, body aches, and a painful rash that may look like pimples or blisters. While recent outbreaks have disproportionately affected gay…
Is PrEP Right For Me?
PrEP is short for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, a once-daily pill that reduces the risk of acquiring HIV. It is an FDA-approved prescription medication.
Research on LGBTQ+ People and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, HRC Foundation has been actively engaged in research to monitor and understand the impact of the pandemic on the physical, mental,…
HIV 101: A Guide to HIV Prevention, Treatment and Care on College and University Campuses
On every campus, college administrators, campus health care providers, and student leaders can implement HIV policies and programs that confront the crisis and promote awareness, prevention, treatment, and care.
HIV…
HRC’s Guide to Getting It Right: Reporting about HIV
This guide is meant to be a starting point for reporters, journalists, bloggers, and community advocates interested in covering the the HIV epidemic both accurately and compassionately.
HRC Partners with the PRIDE Study
HRC is proud to partner with The PRIDE Study - the first nationwide, large-scale, long-term health study of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+), or another…
A Student's Guide to World AIDS Day
A list of ideas you can use to observe World AIDS Day and other HIV Awareness Days on your college or university campus.
What to Do If Your Provider Says "No" to PrEP
One in three healthcare providers has not even heard about PrEP, which means you could encounter some resistance if your clinician doesn’t have all of the facts. Here are some…
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