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 * "If a woman had a '''UTI''', she might visit a public or private provider, or she may go directly to the pharmacist. Many pharmacists are public providers who have a pharmacy practice on the side; they are often a first stop for people who are sick (especially in rural areas where they may be much closer than a health facility)." - Local Health Care Professional
 * There is an '''HPV vaccination''' program (Gardasil) in Laos, launched in 2013 and lead by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization.<ref>[https://www.voanews.com/a/hpv-vaccine-campaign-in-laos-aims-to-curb-cervical-cancer-rates/1761242.html Laos HPV Vaccine Campaign Aims to Curb Cervical Cancer]</ref>
-* There is no evidence of '''Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)''' in Laos,<ref>[http://www.prepwatch.org/ PrEPWatch World Map]</ref> but it can be found in [[Thailand]].
+* There is no provider of '''Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)''' in Laos (as of June 2017),<ref>[http://www.prepwatch.org/ PrEPWatch World Map]</ref> <ref>[Conversation with health care professional in Laos]</ref> but it can be found in [[Thailand]].
-* We're not sure if '''Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)''' is available in Laos. If you have information on this topic, please add to this section.
+* You can find '''Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)''' in Laos at hospitals that provide ARV therapy.<ref>[Conversation with health care professional in Laos]</ref>
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