Long-lasting shots work better than daily pills to prevent HIV in at-risk women
Women face obstacles when it comes to taking advantage of HIV prevention medicine called PrEP
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A woman with her young son stops for an HIV test in Washington D.C. in 2016. Mobile testing events are one community outreach approach to spread the word about HIV prevention medicines. If approved, a new, discrete HIV drug injection that can prevent infection could be an appealing option for women at risk.
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