FAQs About Flu Vaccines From The Body's "Ask the Experts" Forums

From The Body's "Ask the Experts" Forums

Who Should Get a Flu Shot? | Are Flu Shots Safe for People With HIV? | Flu Shots and HIV Testing | Avian Flu

Who Should Get a Flu Shot?

I don't have HIV. Is it safe for me to get both the regular and H1N1 flu shots at the same time? What if I did have HIV?
I've started a course of antibiotics. Will this affect my flu vaccine?
I had a reaction to a flu shot three years ago. Now my doctor is recommending another flu shot. What should I do?
Should everyone with HIV get a flu shot?
I have an undetectable viral load and a CD4 count of over 400. Should I get a flu shot?
Should an HIVer who has not started HIV meds or has a low CD4 count get a flu shot?

Are Flu Shots Safe for People With HIV?

Flu Shots and HIV Testing

Avian Flu

How can people with HIV protect themselves from avian (or bird) flu?

For frequently asked questions on other HIV/AIDS topics, click here.

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