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An HIV/AIDS Vaccine Breakthrough? On CNN, Community Leaders Offer PerspectiveBy Kellee Terrell July 12, 2010 Off the cusp of the exciting news that scientists have discovered two potent antibodies that can stop more than 90 percent of HIV strains, CNN anchor Don Lemon interviewed Phill Wilson, CEO and founder of the Black AIDS Institute, and Sherri Lewis, HIV/AIDS activist and TheBody.com blogger, to discuss what this development means in terms of a possible HIV/AIDS vaccine. Lewis, holding Dab the AIDS Bear in her lap, said that while this is great news, she was only cautiously optimistic: "I have been hearing this for a long time, so I was skeptical at first. But I did some of the reading that's been online and the fact that this is going across the board for 91 percent of the strains, which has been the real hurdle in finding an effective vaccine. It is very, very promising." She added: "I've always been every conservative about medicines and treatments, but 25 years later, I am glad that I have been cautious." During the segment, Lemon brought up an interesting point: Given the stigma around HIV/AIDS, when a working vaccine is developed, will people actually want to get vaccinated? That question makes a lot of sense. There is a lot of stigma and silence around HIV in the U.S. in general. But then add the tumultuous relationship that communities of color (especially African Americans) have had with the medical community, and there could be a potential backlash against a vaccine. Wilson responded by saying education and community involvement in clinical trials and research is crucial: "Certainly we need to do a lot of education, but one of the take home messages is that research is important, and we need to be involved in that research." He added: "The person who they first found this antibody is a black gay man, so that is further evidence of why we should be engaged. I think that is going to help the stigma." The data from the study will be presented next week at the International AIDS Conference in Vienna, Austria. TheBody.com's team will be on the ground in Vienna covering this and other major developments from the conference.
Comment by: ARNOLD O.
(NAIROBI)
Wed., Nov. 24, 2010 at 2:14 am EST THIS IS GREAT NEW! THANKS TO ALMIGHTY GOD
Comment by: Francis X.
(Namibia)
Wed., Jul. 21, 2010 at 5:31 am EDT If that's true I think it will be the found of the century as it will give hope to millons of HIV sufferers that a vaccine is finally in the offing. We only hope and pray that the scientist will work 24/7 to expedite the process. Remember the latest statistics. The disease is killing more people than World War 2. Instead of producing and spending millions if not billions of dollars on weapons of mass destruction, leading countries like the US, UK, China, Japan etc should team up to expedite the process. We can not afford to wait for another five years.
Comment by: Michael
(Atlanta, GA)
Tue., Jul. 13, 2010 at 10:52 pm EDT While I am very optumistic about this vacine, its good news to hear nevertheless.
Comment by: Dab Garner
(Wilton Manors, Florida)
Tue., Jul. 13, 2010 at 1:43 pm EDT Phil and Sherri with her Dab the AIDS Bear did a great job of talking about the recent HIV antibody findings. While we can hope this discovery leads to a vaccine, I concur with Sherri that I remain cautiously optimistic after many years of living with HIV. Thanks for covering the story. big bear hug, Dab Garner
Comment by: Dr Bob the Pharma hero
(NY)
Mon., Jul. 12, 2010 at 8:27 pm EDT Dr. Bob you know it will not work , right? I mean this is just stupid, no one can live with out the Meds, please make a comment
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