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)
