[sterlind]

if you're exposed to HIV and take post-exposure prophylaxis quickly enough, you can avoid lifelong infection. the trick is realizing you need it, which is why PrEP (pre-exposure) can be a good idea if you're at risk.

[huytersd]

HIV PEP is only about 80% effective, which is good but still a 1 in 5 chance of getting it.