Division of HIV and STD Programs

Did you know that PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is a daily medication that can help you stay HIV negative?  PrEP has been shown to reduce the risk of HIV infection by up to 99% when taken consistently, as prescribed.  Interested in learning more? Go to GetPrEPLA.com and check out The Protectors!

Ending the HIV Epidemic

The Department of Public Health, Division of HIV and STD Programs is excited to align the LA County HIV/AIDS Strategy with the five-year federal initiative, Ending the HIV Epidemic. Stay tuned for website updates on local efforts and how you can take action as a changemaker in your community. Whether you are a community stakeholder, work in government, or are a healthcare professional, you have a role to play in bringing an end to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, once and for all.

• Please visit https://www.lacounty.hiv/ for additional information on Ending the HIV Epidemic in Los Angeles County.
• Review the Proposed Plan for Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) in Los Angeles County.

What's New?

• Los Angeles County Medical Monitoring Project HIV Surveillance Fact Sheet, 2015 - 2018 - August 2020
• Impact of COVID-19 on Contracted HIV and STD Services in Los Angeles County, May 2020 - July 2020
• 2019 Annual HIV Surveillance Report - Updated Sept 2020
• COVID-19: STD Services Recommendations for Los Angeles County Providers - April 2020
• COVID-19: Guidance for Individuals with HIV
• CDC - COVID-19: What People Living with HIV Should Know
• New HIV/AIDS Adult Case Reporting Form - April 2020
• New Solicitation! Transportation Services for Eligible RWP Clients
• DHSP-Funded Biomedical Prevention Services, Preliminary Data Year 4 - Feb 2020
• Eliminating Congenital Syphilis in Los Angeles County: A Call to Action -Jan 2020

• Syphilis In Women Action Toolkit -  Updated Jan 2020

Noteworthy

• Los Angeles County STD Snapshot 2018 - Oct 2019

• Measles in LA County.  Know the facts!

• The latest HIV and STD Program and Disease Burden Updates for 2019 are now available!

• Pocket Guide LA: HIV/STD Services for Youth in Los Angeles County!

• Screening Homeless Patients for Infectious Diseases in Hospitals (SB1152) -Mar 2019

• For Health Care Providers - Important Clinical Practice Alerts

• PrEP Guidelines: Who Needs PrEP in Los Angeles County?

  - Oct 2018

• Congenital Syphilis FAQ for Patients (English and Español )

• PrEP is available at County Public Health STD Clinics - Watch

• Follow GetPrEPLA on Facebook!

• Rx for Prevention - Public Health's Newsletter for Providers

• Check out the LA County HIV/AIDS Strategy for 2020 and Beyond

• Los Angeles County Comprehensive HIV Plan 2017-2021

• National HIV/AIDS Strategy Updated to 2020