THE world’s first HIV vaccine efficacy study to launch in seven years began at South African research sites on Wednesday‚ ahead of World Aids Day. The study‚ called HVTN 702‚ will determine whether an experimental vaccine regimen safely prevents HIV infection among South African adults.

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