New York state has several efforts underway to curtail the HIV epidemic.
Upstate infectious disease expert Elizabeth Asiago-Reddy talks this week about the increased availability of HIV testing, treatment options for those who test positive, and where to obtain medication that can reduce a person's risk of becoming infected.
PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, is available in Syracuse through Upstate's Immune Health Services, the Adolescent/Young Adult Specialized Care Center or the Onondaga County Sexually Transmitted Disease Center.
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If you're interested in recieving PrEP, the medication that can reduce a person's risk of becoming infected with HIV, contact any of these service providers:
Upstate's Immune Health Services: (315) 464-5533
Adolescent/Young Adult Specialized Care Center: (315) 571-0013
Onondaga County Sexually Transmitted Disease Center: (315) 435-3236