PrEP could work for women too, but there's a gap in HIV rates among this demographic, especially Black women. Outside of PrEP's proven effectiveness, the below facts suggest the need for better promotion and more options.
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Lenacapavir HIV PrEP: Not an AIDS Vaccine, but Vaccine Adjacent
June 19th 2025Experts and advocates say that twice-a-year HIV PrEP injections have the prevention potential of a vaccine — and that a once-a-year version of lenacapavir would be even better. But will Yeztugo be available to the people who would benefit most from HIV PrEP?
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