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Prevention: What you need to know to protect yourself.

Free over-the-counter condoms for pharmacies under 26

From January 1, 2023, all young people under 26 years old can buy male condoms (external).

The list of condoms affecting this amount is covered by prescriptions for children aged 2624 (male and female) and 2624 at the end of 2023. Brands.»; reference to condoms of the brand "Love" "Love";Specific reference to "Terpen" brand condoms;Lubricated condoms, lifestyle, manix classic.Female condoms (internal): specific reference to female condoms of the "Ormell" brand;Assistance to the "SEXICY & SMAVER" brand;Specific reference to Antoine's health Loveless Lubrication Condoms This list is always subject to change depending on the list of products and services of the manufacturers.|Rules

For minors, a simple declaration of their honor is sufficient to justify their age and Social Security (or AME beneficiary) status.They may, if they wish, request the confidentiality of the release.

To receive a free box of condoms at a pharmacy, adults under 26 must be socially insured and present their Vitale card or proof of entitlement (you can download it from their ameli account) or, if this is not possible, an identity document.State Medical Assistance (AME) holders can also benefit by showing their AME card, as can EU citizens by showing their European Health Insurance Card.

Thus, in 2023, 23,938 boxes were sent free of charge to those under the age of 26.(Source: Sands 2023)

In addition, free condoms are also available from sports centers (CEGID), sexual health centers, certain associations, certain associations, certain nurses, for men and women of all ages.

Condoms are reimbursed for 26 year olds

For those who are 26 and older, condoms mentioned above are reimbursed at a rate of 60% when they receive a prescription from a doctor or midwife.

In fact, GPs, specialists and midwives can prescribe condoms for men or women covered by health insurance at 60% of the price.The additional health insurance company/company can decide to cover the difference or not to cover (the insured should ask their mutual insurance company).

In 2023, 19,617 boxes of over-the-counter condoms will be reimbursed up to 60% of the health insurance cost in 2023 among those 26 and older, an increase of 65% compared to 2022.

Are you still there?

Prep (Prophylaxis before exposure) is a prophylactic treatment intended for non-HIV patients to prevent transmission of the virus.

However, it does not protect against other sexually transmitted infections.The screening must be performed every 3 months as part of PrEP monitoring.

Who is PreP for?:

Based on the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Health Plan, the prime is very useful for people who are at risk of getting HIV:

- Men have sex with other men.

- Transgender people who have sex with men

- Sex Service providers;

- People from Sub-Saharan Africa or other regions of the world with high prevalence (such as Guyana) and especially women in unstable situations.

- People who do not know anything about drugs.

Prep can be initiated and updated:

- by the general practitioner in the city;

- In the assessment (book of medical examination and medical examination);

- in infectious disease departments of hospitals.

In the first half of 2023, there were 291 PrEP initiations and 937 renewals.

People living with HIV are discriminated against, both in their personal and professional lives.Therefore, it is very important for a person with HIV to remember that the virus in the blood can no longer be treated, it can no longer eliminate the disease: this is the idea of ​​"undetectable = intraster".

Protecting the system is the best care.Late use of screening leads to delays in HIV diagnosis and access to antiviral treatments.The preventive effects of these treatments, which allow people to live a restored healthy life without developing resources and without the risk of spreading the virus, have a direct impact on the dynamics of the epidemic.It is also important to prove that STIs break the chains of transmission and circulation of these infections, some of which are silent.

Anyone can take the tests whenever they want, regardless of their reason for doing so.Everyone, regardless of risk of contamination, should be screened for HIV at least once in their lifetime between the ages of 15 and 70.

A screening test is ordered in the following cases:

- Don de od

- Sperm donation

- don d'org

- donate breast milk

- Transfusion Sanguine

An HIV test is recommended at least once in your life and at any time, especially if:

- after unprotected sexual intercourse with a partner whose serological status is unknown, seropositive without treatment or with an uncontrolled viral load;

In the case of polygamous relationships;

- If your sexual partner has other sexual partners.

- For men who have sex with other men (examination is recommended every 3 months);

- in case of intravenous drug use, exchanging injection devices with others;

- for injecting drug users (annual screening)

- In case of joint use of cracked pipes or grass;

- People from areas where HIV infection is common, especially sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean (annual screening).

If you are afraid you will take a risk;

- In a permanent relationship, you want to avoid infection, and you can prevent the use of cloaks;

- If you are thinking about a relationship with a new partner, you should not use a cloak;

- Ti he's soromotive for hibv (herititis b) the HCV tabi (Hepatitis c);

- if you have or have recently had a sexually transmitted infection (STI);

- In shared sex.

Directly in the medical analysis laboratory:

Without an appointment or prescription to get a free blood test.

In the context of the increase in sexually transmitted infections observed between 2021 and 2023, screening to prevent the spread of these sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV, should continue.

To address this public health issue, the Ministry of Health and Access to Care has since September 1, 2024 announced the implementation of STI screening at the patient's request, without an appointment and without a prescription, covered by health insurance at 100% for those under 26 and 60% for the rest of the population (with the supplementary health insurance companies).This device expands and replaces the "HIV test" device.

Testing for these sexually transmitted diseases in a medical laboratory applies to all publicly insured persons and their relatives, as well as beneficiaries of State Medical Assistance (AME).

The initiative, called "my ISST test" and resulting from the Social Security Financing Law (LFSS) for 2023, is employed in all medical biology Laboratories, whether city or hospital.It complements existing procedures, such as screening on medical prescriptions and free screening in information, screening and diagnostic centers (QegidD).

When you arrive at the laboratory, patients who wish to benefit from a full screen of questions to find out what stis and how.The diagnosis of infection includes, in addition to HIV infection: Chlaydia Trachomatis, Gonorrhea, Syphilis and Hepatitis B.

Support:

- 100% HIV, at any age;

- za 4 drug SPO (Chlamydia trachomatis, gonorrhea, syphilis in hepatitis B):

- 100% connection for people under 26 years old

- 60% coverage for people over 26 years old (with supplementary health insurance responsible for paying the contribution)

In case of a positive result for one or more STDs, the medical biologist informs the patient and refers the patient to the most appropriate health care professionals: general practitioner, midwife, CeGIDD or hospital structure.

6 CeGIDD-s already have 13 antennas

In 6 CeGIDD (free information center, screening and diagnosis of HIV, viral hepatitis and other sexually transmitted infections) and 13 departments: you can take a blood test or Trod (rapid diagnostic test) for free and anonymously, upon request.

From a doctor, from a health professional.

By contacting one of the associations offering Trod Contact details of authorized associations for the TROD - ARS site in Normandy.

By purchasing a self-test from your local pharmacy or online and doing it yourself.Associations also distribute them for free.It's about a few drops of blood from the fingertip.