Twice-Yearly Injection Reduces Risk of HIV Infection

HIV infections can be prevented – why some people act to protect themselves, and others don’t
People are at the heart of the HIV pandemic, so it’s important to understand how they make protection decisions.
Twice-Yearly Injection 96% Effective in Preventing HIV Infection
A twice-yearly injection of Sunlenca (lenacapavir) reduces the risk of HIV infection by 96%, which is significantly more effective than oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) using pills like Truvada, researchers report in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Twice-Yearly Injection Reduces Risk of HIV Infection by 96%
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Clinical trial reveals twice-yearly injection reduces risk of HIV infection by 96%
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