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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Jamie Grierson

‘Gamechanging’ HIV prevention jab to be approved for England and Wales

Syringe inserted into a vial
The jab, which is already available in Scotland, could benefit up to 1,000 people a year in England. Photograph: Andrew Brookes/Getty Images/Image Source

A “gamechanging” injection to prevent HIV is to be approved for use in England and Wales.

The long-acting jab, administered every two months, will offer an alternative to the daily pills used to protect against the virus.

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