Hiv Prevention Shots

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Role of STD Detection and Treatment in HIV Prevention

What is the link between STDs and HIV infection? How can STD treatment slow the spread of HIV infection? What are the implications for HIV prevention? Where can I get more information? References Testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can be an effective tool in preventing the spread of HIV , the virus that causes AIDS. An understanding of the relationship between STDs and HIV infection can help in the...

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hiv and flu shots

Hey Dr. I was reading your response about flu vaccinations and wheather or not it can result in a false positive. I read that you said this issue was resolved. Well i recently went in to have an hiv test(HIV 1/2 EIA) done. right before I had the...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Please note a reactive ELISA and negative confirmatory Western Blot is considered a negative HIV-screening test. This was corroborated by your follow-up negative rapid test. There are many reasons for positive preliminary ELISA test results.... Read more »

Flu shots and AIDS/HIV

Is there a definitive answer on whether people with AIDS and/or HIV should take flu shots?...

Response from Cal Cohen, M.D., M.S.

Harvard Medical School

There are several studies looking at this question that give conflicting answers. Some studies say that the flu shot causes a temporary increase in viral load. Other studies suggest that it does not. Here are the pros and cons of getting the flu... Read more »

HIV+ and Vaccination Shots

Hello,On 9-7-04 I was told I was HIV+. I have received a HEP A shot, TB test, Pneumovax, flu shot and tested neg for all other STD's. When I research material I find there is no mention of whether or not people who have received such...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

These vaccines have become a standard part of management because of the greater risk of infectious complications in HIV-infected patients. Vaccination poses some challenges though. Vaccines work best in patients with high CD4 counts and for this... Read more »

Recent prevention failure and efforts to cure the disease part 2 (HIV IS 100% PREVENTABLE TODAY, 2009)

Thanks for your quick response. I have to disagree too on one point. You said that HIV is 100% preventable which is correct but it ignores the nature of human beings. Let me explain. Many actually know the ways of transmission but this leads not...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Sorry, I have to disagree with your disagreement!The statement that HIV is 100% preventable is completely true and has nothing to do with human nature! It's just a scientific fact that we could prevent all (or essentially all) HIV... Read more »

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flu shot

Posted by sadface, 2 Replies

I had a flu shot back in September...would that screw up my HIV tests??? Read more »

tetanus shot

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Does anyone know or could find out if having a tetanus shot 1 week after a possible hiv exposure could prolong the window period.Ive ask many people and no one can give me a straight answer,I was hoping one of you with contact with a hiv expert ... Read more »

HIV Prevention Job Oppotunities In LA

Posted by Anonymous

Entry level HIV Prevention job opportunities in Los Angeles. Seeking energetic individuals for outreach workers and prevention case managers.

Please visit www.thewallasmemorias.org

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Bush ignores HIV prevention methods that work

Posted by bradford, 2 Replies

U.S. President George Bush ignores HIV prevention methods that work!
Who is informing the president on HIV and AIDS?

Failure of the American president to recognize the need to promote condoms has not only undermined over two decades of HIV prevention... Read more »

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