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It's a twice-a-year injection that is remarkably effective in preventing an HIV infection. Distribution is starting.
Published August 13, 2026 · Category: News
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It's a twice-a-year injection that is remarkably effective in preventing an HIV infection. Distribution is starting. But questions are being raised about getting it to the areas that need it most.
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Originally published at www.npr.org.
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It's a twice-a-year injection that is remarkably effective in preventing an HIV infection. Distribution is starting. But questions are being raised about getting it to the areas that need it most.
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