Australian trials of HIV prevention drug

Australian trials are underway for a daily drug that's being shown to prevent people from contracting the HIV virus.

Australian trials are underway for a daily drug that's being shown to prevent people from contracting the HIV virus.

With the national infection rates at a 20 year high, sexual health campaigners are hoping Australia will follow the United States and allow the drug to be used here to prevent new infections.

Greg Dyett reports.

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