A new pill taken daily is one of the new ways public health advocates are hoping to stem the number of people infected with HIV. Experts also talked about what medicines are on the market that may help prevent people from getting the virus before or after being exposed to the virus. [Is HIV prevention pill right for you? CDC outlines how to tell whether you should be on the medication]The panel included Patrick Chaulk with the Baltimore City Health Department, Michael Kharfen of the D.C. Department of Health and Charles Jackson of the National Organization of Black County Officials. Read more:Telling JJ: A year after learning she has HIV, an 11-year-old has a breakthroughThe graying of HIV: 1 in 6 new U.S. cases are people older than 50The world's most effective HIV prevention drug hasn't lived up to its potentialNo more excuses.

Source: Washington Post August 26, 2016 18:32 UTC