Question: HIV Vaccine Development - What is The Status?
HIV vaccine development continues but not without bumps in the road. The path to an effective HIV vaccine is one of roadblocks and pitfalls. What is the status of HIV vaccine development? Is there an HIV vaccine within our reach? About.com's HIV site has provided this collection of HIV vaccine studies and their status.
Barriers to Vaccine Development
Answer:
There are two basic types of HIV vaccines currently being researched.
- Preventative Vaccines - These vaccines are to be given to HIV negative individuals to prevent HIV Infection.
- Therapeutic Vaccines - These vaccines are to be given to people who are already HIV infected in order to improve immune system function.
10 Questions to Ask Before Entering a Clinical Trial
Important Fact!
Keep in mind that currently there are no HIV vaccines approved for use. Considerable research and clinical trials are necessary before any safe and effective vaccine is ready for the general population.
