Of course, screening for HIV did essentially eliminate the transmission of this virus by transfusions.

AZT has been shown to prevent transmission of the virus to unborn children. There's always a chance that HIV won't transmit and that some of those being treated might now have contracted HIV anyway, but even if women aren't compelled to take it there's no excuse not to make it available.

To address questions of scientific responsibility does not necessarily imply that one needs technical competence in a particular field (e.g. biology) to evaluate certain technical matters.

Questions have also arisen about AIDS being transmitted to hemophiliacs via blood transfusions.

Questions have arisen about the policing of science. Who is responsible for the policing? My answer is: all of us.

The transmission of HIV/AIDS is preventable, avoidable and inexcusable to not do something to stop it.