Watch: Many Americans Are Unaware of HIV Prevention Medication

By Céline Gounder March 20, 2024

Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, explained on “CBS Mornings” 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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<p>Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, explained on “<a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hiv-prevention-medication-prep-pre-exposure-prophylaxis-awareness/">CBS Mornings</a>” why many at-risk Americans do not know about medication to prevent HIV infection through sexual contact or do not have access to it. </p>

<p>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.</p>
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