Many Americans are unaware of HIV prevention medications

Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ public health editor, explained on “CBS Mornings” why many at-risk Americans are unaware of or have no access to medications to prevent HIV infection through sexual contact. no access.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only a third of people who could benefit from the drug, known as pre-exposure prophylaxis or PrEP, are prescribed it.