Youth PrEP & PEP with Dr. Juan Salazar

On this episode of Getting2U, the G2U crew—Peta-Gaye Tomlinson, Dante Gennaro, and Dr. Sharen McKay—focuses on youth-focused HIV prevention strategies, with a deep dive into PrEP and PEP for adolescents and young adults. We are joined by Dr. Juan Salazar, Professor and Chair of Pediatrics at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and Executive Vice President and Physician-in-Chief at Connecticut Children’s. Dr. Salazar shares insights from his extensive experience caring for youth at risk for HIV, including how PrEP and PEP conversations are introduced in clinical settings, strategies to support adherence and retention, and the importance of sex-positive, youth-centered education. The discussion also explores innovative approaches to improving PrEP outcomes, real-world clinical experiences, and comparisons between HIV prevention efforts in the United States and global settings. This episode is especially valuable for healthcare providers working with youth populations and anyone interested in advancing HIV prevention. If you have a topic you’d like us to discuss or want to share feedback, please email us at [email protected].