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From: Yo.Yo@p0.f8366.n106.z1.fidonet.org (Yo Yo)
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Subject: Re: MILITARY VACCINE TESTING
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Date: 19 Sep 90 13:42:23 GMT
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Here's an update for you and the others who wanted to know more about the 
military vaccine trials:
 
The vaccine is called GP-160. It is in the 2nd year stage of research.
It supposedly delays progression of the virus.  It will start with a series of 
rabie vaccine injections (exactly 5) given in intervals of 7 days.  If no 
change in Tcells then injections of the GP160.  The test is designed for 
individuals who are HIV+ with high Tcell count and show no symptons.  The GP 
160 will be given once every 2 months for first year and then every three 
months thereafter.  The catch is the identical test of AZT where the vaccine 
is the real thing. (Blind study).  He may be getting a placebo and not know 
it. Head honchos in Washington, DC (Walter Reed Army Medical Center) only know 
who gets what. 30 people who participated in the first year study (who ALL 
received the vaccine) and all showed an increase in their t-cell counts.
 
Some people have asked me about WHY they've never heard of this study. All I 
can say is that the military does things in its own way...and they probably 
don't want to publicize their efforts.
 
Anyway, if anyone has heard of GP 160, please let know. I'll keep everyone 
updated as the trial begins in October.

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