“The PrEP Clinic does not charge for in-person services including PrEP assessments and lab work. This includes for people without a health card. We do not charge any fees for any PrEP labwork. Our pharmacy proudly gives back and fully sponsors this service.”
“There is no booking for walk-in services at The PrEP Clinic so you can come on the days/times it is offered in Toronto. For our by-appointment spots in Toronto we usually can get you in within a day or two, sometimes same day. Brampton and Ottawa locations run once a week and spots can fill up a bit quicker.”
“Our in-person services are in safe and discreet spaces that are warm and inviting. You can trust our team to be efficient and highly knowledgeable on PrEP and sexual health. Since opening in 2019 we have helped with the care of thousands of Ontarians in-person.”
“We do! No more running around to find a clinic that offers these treatment options. You can also avoid less effective pill options with us.”
“Our virtual appointments are discreet, convenient and secure. You are welcome to use whatever name you’d like to provide (eg. pseudonym).”
“Yes, every time! Our lab testing always includes throat and rectal swabs for gonorrhea and chlamydia screening.”
“For sure! We are online for your convenience and in-person if you need us.”
“Once you start taking PrEP, you will undergo HIV testing every 3 months. We also test you for other STIs at this time.”
“At this time, we only offer PrEP services to Ontario residents or people currently in the province.”
“Health is very personal and we feel it’s important to provide information to help you make a well-informed decision about PrEP. It may not be for all women but it is an important and highly effective HIV prevention option to consider. Take control of your sexual health!”
“PrEP is a combination of two drugs that fight against HIV known as “antiretrovirals”. They work by preventing HIV from being able to take hold in the body. The medications in PrEP are actually sometimes used as part of HIV treatment regimens as well (but can’t be used alone in treatment, only for prevention).”
“If you have unprotected sex and don’t always know your partner’s status, PrEP may be right for you. 1 in 7 people living with HIV do not know they have the virus.”
“PrEP is generally well tolerated and side effects can include stomach upset, headache, or feeling tired. These symptoms usually improve or go away with use. The medications in PrEP have now been studied and taken for 20 years.”
“While vaccination won’t cure existing HPV infections, it helps protect against other strains you haven’t been exposed to.”
“Some guidelines recommend vaccination up to the age of 26. While others expand this for adults from 27-45 years of age.”
“The vaccine is generally well tolerated with the most common side effect being redness or soreness of the injection site that is temporary.”
“If you were to access the vaccine through a local Public Health clinic they only provide it free until 26. For people over 26 it is over $200+ per injection everywhere else.”
“While genital warts are caused by HPV, genital herpes are caused by a different virus called the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). Herpes appear as painful blisters that may burn or tingle prior to appearing. There is no vaccine for herpes at this time and they don’t have an association with cancer.”
“The team offers Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines at all clinic locations.”
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