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How Scientists Developed a Drug to Prevent HIV

Clip: Season 49 Episode 11 | 3m 5s  | Video has closed captioning.

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Here's how scientists developed a once-a-day pill that reduced the risk of sexually transmitted HIV transmission by 99%, a breakthrough that transformed the course of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Aired: 10/13/22

Rating: NR

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