Why the Anti-HIV Pill Isn't a Good Idea for Everyone
A new daily drug has the potential to reduce HIV infection by up to 92%. It's a huge advancement in HIV prevention but it's not for everyone, and here's why. There is a new drug out there...
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The CDC just put their recommendation behind a daily anti-HIV pill called Truvada, that reduces the chances of HIV infection among people at high risk by up to 92%. 92% is a huge margin...Is this basically the HIV vaccine we've all been waiting for? No. Vaccines create antibodies that make you immune to a disease. Truvada prevents HIV, but does not make you immune to it. It's basically a condom in pill form. If that condom were to only prevent HIV and if you had to take it everyday to ensure that it worked probably. The CDC is not currently recommending Truvada for the general public, and despite what the headlines say, they're not even recommending that all gay men take it. They are only recommending the drug to people at "substantial risk for...
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The CDC just put their recommendation behind a daily anti-HIV pill called Truvada, that reduces the chances of HIV infection among people at high risk by up to 92%. 92% is a huge margin...Is this basically the HIV vaccine we've all been waiting for? No. Vaccines create antibodies that make you immune to a disease. Truvada prevents HIV, but does not make you immune to it. It's basically a condom in pill form. If that condom were to only prevent HIV and if you had to take it everyday to ensure that it worked probably. The CDC is not currently recommending Truvada for the general public, and despite what the headlines say, they're not even recommending that all gay men take it. They are only recommending the drug to people at "substantial risk for...
