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To the Editor: I have two comments to make about the interesting Sounding Board article by Tereskerz et al. in the October 10 issue.¹

First, the prompt initiation of prophylaxis (within one to two hours) after percutaneous exposure to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)² requires knowledge on the part of both students and employees of the importance of immediate treatment. It also requires their willingness to leave the site of their clinical duties to obtain counseling and access to prophylactic medications. We have tried to remove these barriers by activating a 24-hour pager that students and employees are asked to . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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