Is it time to give up the search for an AIDS vaccine?

Is it time to give up the search for an AIDS vaccine?

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Most scientists involved in Aids research believe that a vaccine against HIV is further away than ever and some have admitted that effective immunisation against the virus may never be possible, according to an unprecedented poll conducted by The Independent.


A mood of deep pessimism has spread among the international community of Aids scientists after the failure of a trial of a promising vaccine at the end of last year. It just was the latest in a series of setbacks in the 25-year struggle to develop an HIV vaccine.

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Distressing news, especially for the gay community and people that require blood transfusions for medical procedures. Lifestyles that promote the spread of the disease will have to be changed, since it appears there is no cure or vaccine "just around the corner".

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