Health concerns affecting the LGBTQ+ community [Video]

People across the U.S. are celebrating Pride Month this June.One focus of the month is spreading awareness about health concerns within the LGBTQ+ community.KOAT and University of New Mexico health expert Dr. Abinash Achrekar shares some of the health issues that affect the community.”In some places in our state, HIV rates are rising, and the populations most at risk include gay and bisexual men and transgender women,” Achrekar said. “The best prevention against HIV includes practicing safe sex, getting tested regularly, and seeking medical care if you believe you may have been exposed to HIV.”The latest health news: Health Beat on Action 7 NewsIf you are at risk of getting HIV, your health care provider could prescribe you pre-exposure prophylaxis, also known as PrEP. The medication can significantly reduce the risk of HIV.PrEP can be taken in a pill daily or by an injection every two months. There are no …