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$9.6B for a new PrEP program to prevent HIV, $11B to eliminate hepatitis C and several proposed funding boosts encourage advocates.

Monoclonal antibodies used to prevent COVID-19 in immunocompromised people aren’t active against new virus variants.

FDA issued draft guidelines on a new blood donation policy; it now seeks public comment before the changes are finalized.

Plus: Over 10 prevention services related to hepatitis, HIV and sexually transmitted infections covered by the Affordable Care Act.

Many people with HCV are eligible for PrEP, but most are not aware of it and even fewer are using it.

The ruling centered on PrEP as HIV prevention but could apply to cancer screenings and other services and drugs.

Most cases in the ongoing outbreak have been among gay and bisexual men and are largely associated with sex.

HIV advocates cheer: “In many ways, this is a very bold budget.” But they also call for a strategic national PrEP program.

COVID-19 had an “immense impact” on HIV, hepatitis and STI screening, prevention and care.

Oklahoma ranks third in the nation for hepatitis C deaths. The state also has a high rate of rural HIV transmission.

Post-exposure and pre-exposure prophylaxis could be a game-changer for immunocompromised people.

Unstable housing is also associated with a higher HIV viral load.

News and tweets from the SYNChronicity 2021 Conference on HIV, hepatitis C, sexually transmitted infections and LGBTQ health

Plus: Buy a “Queer Blood America” work by artist Jordan Eagles, who fights the FDA’s discriminatory ban on blood donors.

COVID-19 has led to increased use of telemedicine, but it’s not suited for all patients or all situations.

The Haven empowers Black and Latino LGBTQ people by offering HIV and hepatitis C testing, PrEP and more.