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New HIV Drug to Hit Shelves

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A drug that reduces the chances of getting HIV is about to hit the market.

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Truvada for people who are at a high risk of contracting HIV like those whose partners have the virus.

A 3 year study showed a daily dose cut the risk of infection by 42 percent.