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Dec 29, 2021 9 tweets 5 min read
Fred Hutch scientists are hailing “a true milestone” in last week’s FDA approval of the world’s first long-acting, injectable drug that can prevent HIV infection—as much as 90% more effective than taking a daily pill. bit.ly/3FOSWiF 1/9 Hutch biostatistician Dr. Deborah Donnell said this means “we now have a safe alternative to taking daily HIV prevention pills” like #Truvada, which already is nearly 100% effective—but only if you always remember to take your pills. bit.ly/3mCgEqs 2/9