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Hiv And Pertussis
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Ask the Experts
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) BoosterI live in an area which is reporting a high incidence of Pertussis. I've recently read about FDA approval of Adacel and Boostrix, two boosters for Whooping Cough. Is this recommended for HIV+ adults and should I be seeking it from my doctor?...
Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.
AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast
These are combination products that contain triple vaccines against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has recommended that adolescents get this vaccine at age 12 instead of the dual vaccine for...
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Neutrophils and Lymphocytes differentialI was tested negative for HIV-1 and 2 15 weeks after a high risk encounter. I didn't really... Read more »Just diagnosed... panicked waiting for doctorI was just diagnosed thru a local HIV outreach. This took two weeks. It will be two more weeks... Read more »
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HIV-Negative Babies Born to HIV-Positive Mothers Have Weakened Ability to Fight Some Infections"Babies who are exposed to HIV at birth but don't become infected with the virus have lower levels of antibodies to diseases such as whooping cough, tetanus and pneumococcus," according to a study published in the Feb. 9 issue of the Journal of... Read more »
Recommended Immunizations for HIV-Positive AdultsImmunization Name Associated Disease Dosage Comments and Warnings Recommended for All HIV-Positive Adults Hepatitis B virus (HBV) Hepatitis B 3 shots over a 6-month period Recommended unless there is evidence of immunity or active... Read more »
Statement of Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., on HIV Vaccine Awareness DayAnthony S. Fauci, M.D., NIAID Director Twenty-five years ago this month, researchers reported the isolation of the virus that causes AIDS. Since then, over 60 million people have been infected with HIV -- an estimated 2.5 million in 2007 alone --... Read more »
OIs and Co-Infections and STIs -- Oh, My!Now that powerful HIV medications can slow down the progression of HIV-related disease and even AIDS, more common illnesses (such as heart disease and cancer) have become a greater concern for people living with the virus. Still, some of the same... Read more »
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