Pediatric AIDS Prevention

Posted by Bethina Abrahams May 20, 2007

AIDS Research Money Granted

The Gates Foundation has granted the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation $9.7 million over five years to look into issues of AIDS prevention impacting children. Specifically, the grant money will be used to research the transmission of AIDS through breast milk, the immune responses in children, and vaccines suitable for children.

AIDS Vaccines For Children

Pamela W. Barnes, the CEO and president of the Elizabeth Glaser Foundation, stated that investigations into appropriate vaccines for children is of special importance with children accounting for 14% of all new HIV cases. The clinical trials will focus on suitable vaccines already tested in an adult population. The trials will show if vaccines effective in adults will be effective and safe in children.