FAQs About H1N1 (Swine) Flu Virus

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January 2, 2012

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H1N1 in HIVers | H1N1 Vaccine | Preventing the Flu

H1N1 in HIVers

Could the seasonal flu vaccine or the H1N1 vaccine cause a viral load blip (slight to moderate rise) sometime after having one?
My HIV-positive husband accidentally took the live H1N1 vaccine, instead of the injectable vaccine with dead virus that HIVers are advised to take. Should he get the injectable vaccine as well now?
Could having swine flu possibly affect the accuracy of an HIV test?
Should I be scared of swine flu?
Does Tamiflu and Relenza interact adversely with HIV meds? Are HIVers more at risk for catching H1N1?
Are HIV-positive people less likely to fight off the H1N1 flu?

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