See also: Influenza (Flu) and HIV and Vaccines to Prevent and Treat HIV Infection

General Information

• Vaccinations and HIV (AIDS InfoNet) and Spanish version
• HIV and Immunizations (AIDSInfo) and Spanish version
• HIV/AIDS and the Flu (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
• FAQs about flu vaccines (TheBody)
• Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents (CDC, National Institutes of Health, and HIV Medicine Association of the Infectious Diseases Society of America)
• Guidelines for Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections among HIV-Exposed and HIV-Infected Children (AIDSInfo)

Selected Recent Articles

• Can I get a flu shot or vaccinated against hep B if I am on hep C treatment, or should I wait until treatment is done?  (October 2016, Hepmag)
• Meningitis Outbreak Strikes Gay and Bi Men in Southern California.  (September 2016, Poz)
• Most young MSM and transgender women, including those with HIV, would benefit from HPV vaccination.  (July 2016, AIDSmap)
• ACIP recommends meningitis ACWY vaccine for persons with HIV.  (June 2016, Healio); related coverage from MedPage Today
• High-dose HBV vaccine improves HIV patients’ long-term immune response.  (May 2016, Healio)
• HPV Vaccine Does Not Protect Against Anal Cancer in Older People with HIV.  (April 2016, Poz)
• Physicians Often Don’t Encourage HPV Vax at Pediatric Visits.  (January 2016, Poz)
• Europe Finds No Link Between Two Syndromes and HPV Vaccines.  (November 2015, Poz)
• 67 Pharma Workers Tested for HIV and Hepatitis After Flu Shot Snafu.  (October 2015, Hepmag)
• Recommended vaccine coverages could cause monetary losses for HIV clinics.  (August 2015, Healio)
• Children Who Contracted HIV at Birth May Lack Measles Immunity.  (August 2015, Poz)
• PCV13 Pneumococcal Vaccine Boosts Immunity in Adults With HIV and Prior PPSV23 Vaccination.  (June 2015, TheBodyPro)
• Oral Hepatitis B Vaccine Made From GMO Corn Shows Promise.  (April 2015, Hepmag)
• In Childhood Vaccine Controversy, an Indirect Lesson for HIV/AIDS Advocates. (February 2015, TheBodyPro)
• Genetically Engineered Corn Used for New Hepatitis B Vaccine.  (November 2014, Hepmag)
• Does Timing of Flu Vaccination Affect Immunity for HIV-Positive Patients?  (November 2014, TheBodyPro)
• Should I Get a Flu Shot? Flu Vaccine Advice for People Living With HIV.  (October 2014, TheBody)
• Whether HIV Positive or Negative, Many Gay Men Could Benefit From HPV Vaccine.  (October 2014, TheBody)
• Gay Men, With or Without HIV, May Benefit From HPV Vaccine.  (October 2014, Poz)
• Nearly half of HIV-positive gay men could benefit from being vaccinated against HPV, say Irish researchers.  (September 2014, AIDSmap)
• Flu Shots Work for Pregnant Women Regardless of HIV Status.  (September 2014, Poz)
• Quadrivalent HPV Vaccine Elicits Antibody and Cell Responses in HIV+ Teens, Young Adults.  (July 2014, NATAP)
• HPV Vaccine Works Well in HIV-Positive Women.  (April 2014, Poz)
• Quadrivalent HPV Vaccine Induces Immune Memory in U.S. Men with HIV. (March 2014, NATAP)
• Long-term immune response to vaccines is impaired in people with HIV.  (January 2014, AIDSmap)
• Vaccine-Preventable HPV Common Among Young MSM.  (December 2013, Poz)
• HIV-positive young women have adequate response to human papillomavirus vaccine.  (October 2013, AIDSmap)
• Researchers see further positive results with herpes virus-based vaccines in monkeys.  (October 2013, AIDSmap)
• Strong Support for Vaccinating Young Gay Men for HPV.  (August 2013, Poz)
• Vaccinations for Meningitis Appear to Protect NYC Gays.  (August 2013, Poz)
• Malaria Vaccine Shows Promise, With Caveats.  (August 2013, Poz)
• “Strong” argument for providing HPV vaccination to younger gay men in the UK.  (July 2013, AIDSmap)
• HPV Vaccine Could Reduce Anal Cancer Rates in Older Gay Men.  (July 2013, Poz)
• HPV Vaccine Halves Infection Rate Among Teen Girls.  (June 2013, Poz)
• HPV Vaccine May Protect With Two Doses Instead of Three.  (May 2013, Poz)
• U.S. Flu Deaths Reach Epidemic Levels; CDC Pushes Flu Shots.  (January 2013, Poz)
• Quadruple Dose of Flu Vaccine Works Better Among People With HIV.  (January 2013, Poz)
• Higher Dose Flu Vaccine Works Better for People with HIV.  (January 2013, HIVandhepatitis)
• US research shows that HPV vaccination could prevent pre-cancerous anal cell changes in HIV-positive gay men.  (January 2013, AIDSmap)