PrEP Reduces Risk of Getting HIV

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is highly effective for preventing HIV. PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV from sex by about 99% and from injecting drugs by at least 74% when taken as prescribed. PrEP is for people who don’t have HIV and are at risk of getting HIV from sex or injection drug use. Truvada and Descovy are the two pills approved for use as PrEP. Cabotegravir (CAB) 600 mg (brand name Apretude) is the only approved injectable PrEP. See the Figure below. CAB is a single antiretroviral drug given as an intramuscular injection every two months to prevent HIV. Injectable PrEP with CAB is highly effective at protecting patients from HIV and is for adults and adolescents who weigh at least 77 pounds (35 kg) and are at risk of getting HIV through sex. CAB injections may be a good option for PrEP for people who have problems taking oral PrEP as prescribed, prefer getting a shot every two months instead of taking oral PrEP, and have serious kidney disease that prevents the use of oral PrEP medications. See the Figure below. Protect yourself from HIV. IPH is located at 9053 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Call 313-309-9350 ext. 2 for more information on HIV testing, PrEP, PEP, and treatment.

Vaccinations Saves Lives

Vaccination protects people from serious diseases like influenza (flu). Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. CDC estimates that flu has resulted in 9.3 million – 41 million illnesses, 100,000 – 710,000 hospitalizations, and 4,900 – 51,000 deaths annually between 2010 and 2023. See the Figure below. Pregnant people, young people, people 65 years and older, and people with chronic health conditions like asthma, diabetes, or heart and lung disease are at increased risk of serious complications from flu. The core preventive strategies include immunizations, hand hygiene, and treatment. See the Figure below. CDC recommends that everyone six months and older get a flu vaccine every season, especially people at higher risk. Getting an annual flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from the flu. Flu shots are safe for people who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Protect yourself and your children from the flu. IPH has flu vaccine and COVID-19 vaccine available at 9053 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Call 313-309-9350 ext. 2 to make an appointment.

Maternal Health Initiative

IPH participated in the HRSA Enhancing Maternal Health Initiative – Detroit Convening held on August 27, 2024, at Wayne State University.

IPH and HRSA remain deeply committed to reversing the maternal health crisis by expanding access to maternal care, growing the maternal care workforce, ensuring available maternal mental health support, and providing important social support services that are vital to safe pregnancies.