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The Best Line of Defense

Did you know condoms are still the best way to protect against unwanted pregnancy, HIV, STDs, and STIs? Condoms have been around for centuries because they work.

Here at AIDS Healthcare Foundation, we believe in the power of prevention. That’s why we offer free condoms at almost all of our locations. AHF condoms are just as effective and high quality as name-brand condoms, but they are absolutely free.

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Get Plan B at any AHF Pharmacy free of charge.

Things don’t always go as planned. That’s why AHF Pharmacy is proud to offer free Plan B to anyone who needs it. Plan B can cost up to $50 at retail pharmacies. Peace of mind should never be out of reach. You can get Plan B in our stores or sent directly to your home. We offer discreet medication delivery to make your life even easier.
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Vaccination Roll Out

The federal government has been working since the pandemic began to develop, manufacture, and distribute safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines.

After the FDA approves a vaccine, the CDC recommends who should be vaccinated first, second, third, etc. in the United States while supplies are limited. For the COVID-19 vaccine, the CDC recommends prioritizing healthcare personnel and residents of long-term care facilities to receive the vaccination first. President Biden recently announced that as of April 19th, all adults should be eligible to receive the vaccine. Until then, eligibility varies from state to state so make sure you check your local guidelines to see if you can receive the vaccine.

Healthcare Personnel

 

Learn more about why it’s important that healthcare personnel get vaccinated and who is included.

Healthcare Personnel

Long-term Care Facility Residents

Learn more about why it’s important that residents of long-term care facilities get vaccinated and who is included.​

Long-term Care Facility Residents

Teachers, School & Child Care Staff

Learn more about why it’s important for school staff and child care workers get vaccinated and who is included in this tier.

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Groups who should be offered vaccination next (1B and 1C)

CDC recommends that in Phase 1B and Phase 1C, which may overlap, vaccination should be offered to people in the following groups. CDC made this recommendation on December 22, 2020.
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Phase 1B

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Phase 1C

  • Frontline essential workers such as firefighters, police officers, corrections officers, food and agricultural workers, United States Postal Service workers, manufacturing workers, grocery store workers, public transit workers, and those who work in the educational sector (teachers, support staff, and daycare workers.)

  • People aged 75 years and older because they are at high risk of hospitalization, illness, and death from COVID-19. People aged 75 years and older who are also residents of long-term care facilities should be offered vaccination in Phase 1a.
  • People aged 65—74 years because they are at high risk of hospitalization, illness, and death from COVID-19. People aged 65—74 years who are also residents of long-term care facilities should be offered vaccination in Phase 1a.

  • People aged 16—64 years with underlying medical conditions which increase the risk of serious, life-threatening complications from COVID-19.

  • Other essential workers, such as people who work in transportation and logistics, food service, housing construction and finance, information technology, communications, energy, law, media, public safety, and public health.

Groups who should be offered vaccination next (1B and 1C)

CDC recommends that in Phase 1B and Phase 1C, which may overlap, vaccination should be offered to people in the following groups. CDC made this recommendation on December 22, 2020.
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Phase 1B

  • Frontline essential workers such as firefighters, police officers, corrections officers, food and agricultural workers, United States Postal Service workers, manufacturing workers, grocery store workers, public transit workers, and those who work in the educational sector (teachers, support staff, and daycare workers.)

  • People aged 75 years and older because they are at high risk of hospitalization, illness, and death from COVID-19. People aged 75 years and older who are also residents of long-term care facilities should be offered vaccination in Phase 1a.
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Phase 1C

  • People aged 65—74 years because they are at high risk of hospitalization, illness, and death from COVID-19. People aged 65—74 years who are also residents of long-term care facilities should be offered vaccination in Phase 1a.

  • People aged 16—64 years with underlying medical conditions which increase the risk of serious, life-threatening complications from COVID-19.

  • Other essential workers, such as people who work in transportation and logistics, food service, housing construction and finance, information technology, communications, energy, law, media, public safety, and public health.

As vaccine availability increases, vaccination recommendations will expand to include more groups

The goal is for everyone to be able to easily get a COVID-19 vaccination as soon as large enough quantities of vaccine are available. As vaccine supply increases but remains limited, ACIP will expand the groups recommended for vaccination.

Itching? Burning? Scratching?

If you’ve got an itch you can’t quite explain, wrap it up and get tested. Using a condom can help protect your partner(s) from STDs, STIs, and HIV.

You can also get free STD & HIV tests at any AHF Wellness Center. With walk-in appointments and same-day service, we believe STD & HIV testing should be an easy, hassle-free part of your life.

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Fast & Convenient Testing Services

We understand that the healthcare system can be full of red tape and roadblocks. That’s why we are committed to being your partner in care. AHF Wellness Centers offer fast and convenient HIV and STD testing in a relaxed and casual atmosphere.

We make treatment easy to access when and if you need it. You can also talk to your wellness counselor about getting PrEP or PEP without jumping through countless hoops. We’ll work with you to make your health easy to manage. Don’t forget to ask your counselor about free condoms! We give away free condoms at all of our AHF Wellness locations.

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How are Vaccination Recommendations Made?

The CDC considers many factors when deciding which groups should be eligible to receive the vaccine. They consider things like age, race, occupational hazards, underlying medical conditions, and more. 

Follow the link below to read more about how the CDC determines who can receive the vaccine and when. 

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FAQs

Booster Shots

Vaccination Planning

Getting Vaccinated

What to Expect After Vaccination

Vaccine Limitations

People Living With HIV and Vaccination

Myths versus Facts

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The Los Angeles-based AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is a global nonprofit organization providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy regardless of ability to pay. We are currently the largest provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the world. Through a network of pharmacies, thrift stores, healthcare contracts, and other strategic partnerships we generate new, innovative ways of treatment, prevention, and advocacy. Read more about AHF here.
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The Los Angeles-based AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is a global nonprofit organization providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy regardless of ability to pay. We are currently the largest provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the world. Through a network of pharmacies, thrift stores, healthcare contracts, and other strategic partnerships we generate new, innovative ways of treatment, prevention, and advocacy. Read more about AHF here.