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- Telemedicine now gives PrEP in the United States.
- Many people now get their PrEP pills by video visits.
- About one in five PrEP users use telemedicine today.
- Telemedicine use for PrEP rose a lot since 2019.
- Overall PrEP use in the country also grew over time.
- Many telePrEP users had not used PrEP before this care.
- A large number choose at-home tests for infections.
- Some telePrEP care is free and fast for users.
- Services can ship medicines and tests to peopleęs homes.
Difficult words
- telemedicine — medical care using internet and video
- video visit — a doctor visit done by video onlinevideo visits
- infection — a sickness caused by germs in the bodyinfections
- medicine — a drug people take to treat illnessmedicines
- ship — to send things to people by mail or delivery
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Discussion questions
- Have you ever done a video visit with a doctor?
- Would you like to get medicines delivered to your home?
- Do you prefer tests at home or at a clinic?
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