PEP (Post-Expositions-Prophylaxe)

Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is a 28-day course of medication that greatly reduces the risk of infection after possible HIV contact. It must be started within 48-72 hours after the risk event - the earlier, the more effective.

Contact points in Switzerland: every hospital emergency room. PEP is covered by health insurance if there is a medically justified risk. Sex workers should know the emergency response path where they live in advance.

See also

• HIV — Human immunodeficiency virus - now controllable with therapy and effectively preventable with PrEP/PEP.
• PrEP (Prä-Expositions-Prophylaxe) — Preventive tablet against HIV infection - subject to health insurance requirements since 2024.
• STI — Sexually Transmitted Infection

These definitions serve for general orientation in the Swiss erotic industry. If you have legal or medical questions, contact a specialist (see contact points) or a specialist.

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