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More Great Links

• GeoVax, Inc.
• NIAID: HIV/AIDS Vaccines
• WebMD: AIDS/Smallpox Vaccine OK in Early Test
• AIDS Action Committee
• AIDS Education Global Information System
• CDC: Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention
• The Body: An AIDS and HIV Information Resource
• UNAIDS

Sources

• Bobb, Scott. "AIDS Vaccine Being Tested in South Africa." VOA News. Mar. 5, 2007.
• DeNoon, Daniel. "AIDS/Smallpox Vaccine OK in Early Test." WebMD. Feb. 9, 2007. http://www.webmd.com/content/Article/131/118177.htm
• GeoVax, Inc. http://www.geovax.com/
• "Preclinical Trial Results of GeoVax's Vaccine's Demonstrate Potential to Protect Against Development of AIDS." GeoVax Press Release. Feb. 6, 2007. http://www.geovax.com/public/GeoVax%20Press%20Release %20THERAPEUTIC%202-6-07.pdf
• Whitney, Keith. "AIDS Vaccine Nearing Reality at Emory." 11Alive.com. Mar. 8, 2007. http://www.11alive.com/news/article_news.aspx?storyid=93439