Bee Busy Inc. 501(c)(3) is a non profit organization that provides HIV/STI Education and Testing.
Houston residents now have access to multiple effective HIV prevention options. These medications can significantly reduce your risk of HIV infection when used as directed by healthcare providers throughout the Houston area.
PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a proactive HIV prevention medication available to Houston communities at high risk of HIV exposure. Houston healthcare providers offer both daily oral medications and APRETUDE, an FDA-approved injectable option for Houston patients seeking longer-lasting protection.
Houston residents who:
For Houston residents who may have been exposed to HIV, PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) offers emergency protection. Houston clinics provide this short-term medication course that must be started within 72 hours of potential exposure. Multiple Houston healthcare facilities offer PEP services, often with urgent appointment availability.
Houston healthcare providers now offer DoxyPEP, a post-exposure treatment that protects against bacterial STIs (not HIV). This single-dose medication can significantly reduce Houston residents’ risk of contracting syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea after condomless sexual encounters.
Regular testing is essential for Houston residents using prevention medications. Houston offers numerous free and confidential testing locations throughout the city’s neighborhoods.
Bee Busy Inc. 501(c)(3) is a non profit organization that provides HIV/STI Education and Testing.