There is a "morning-after" medication combination for women or men who have been raped or who believe they may have been exposed to HIV infection through unprotected sex or needle-sharing -- but this is a much more involved course of drugs that can have serious side effects and may not always prevent infection. If you think you have been exposed to HIV, contact an emergency room or knowledgeable HIV specialist or organization and ask about "postexposure prophylaxis" immediately.
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