HIV Prevention
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Moderna begins trial of HIV vaccine that uses mRNA technologyModerna credits mRNA technology for potentially shaving years off typical vaccine development times. First doses of the vaccine have been administered in a clinical trial.HealthJan 27, 2022
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With Pence in charge of U.S. COVID-19 response, critics look to his handling of 2015 HIV outbreakWhile governor of Indiana, Vice President Mike Pence reluctantly agreed to authorize a needle exchange program after a HIV epidemic saw the number of people infected skyrocket.HealthFeb 28, 2020
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Alberta government announces coverage for HIV prevention drug"It's a huge step forward to have public coverage and access."HealthSep 1, 2018
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Over 2,000 people prescribed HIV prevention drug since B.C. fully funded it, health minister saysThe province celebrated the six-month milestone since the province introduced no-cost coverage of PrEP and expanded assess to PEP for high-risk patients in a news conference Tuesday morning.CanadaJun 26, 2018
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‘Game-changer’ HIV prevention drug could be leading to lower condom use: studiesPrEP, an HIV-prevention drug regime, might be associated with lower condom use in the gay community, according to recent research.HealthJun 18, 2018
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HIV community advocate hopes momentum on preventative treatment, reducing stigma continues in 2018HIV Community Link's director of programs is optimistic about strategies to deal with the virus in the new year.HealthDec 10, 2017
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Doctors and gay men call on NDP to make HIV-blocking drug available"By providing PharmaCare coverage it means that more individuals, including those who may not have the means, can have access to a really important HIV prevention tool."HealthAug 15, 2017
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Insurance coverage inconsistent for HIV prevention drug Truvada in AlbertaInconsistent coverage by private group benefits is keeping HIV prevention drug Truvada out of the hands of some who are at risk of contracting the virus.HealthAug 1, 2017
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HIV prevention drug Truvada difficult for some to access in AlbertaFor some Albertans, getting access to Truvada can be extremely difficult due to high cost and lack of coverage under health insurance.HealthJul 31, 2017
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