How To Prevent Swine Flu When You Have Hiv

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

2009 H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) and You

2009 H1N1 Flu 2009 H1N1 Flu in Humans Prevention & Treatment Contamination & Cleaning Exposures Not Thought to Spread 2009 H1N1 Flu 2009 H1N1 in Pets Additional Information 2009 H1N1 Flu What is H1N1 (swine flu)? 2009 H1N1 (sometimes called "swine flu") is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. This virus is spreading from...

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Swine Flu

I will be taking a cruise to Mexico in a week. Considering the recent outbreak of the swine flu should I seek Tamiflu or a preventative measure from my HIV specialist before going? Thanks HIV+ 2 Years cd4=500 VL=263 No Meds....

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

Thanks for your question.The situation regarding the swine flu outbreak is changing rapidly. The CDC ahs now lifted it's advisory against non-essential travel to Mexico. Decisions need to be made on a one-on-one basis with your medical... Read more »

Swine flu

I have been hearing in the news about the recent outbreak of "Swine Flu". Is there anything about which we HIV+ folks should be aware other than the usual precautions for the flu?Thanks for your work with this site!...

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

Thanks for your timely question and compliment.We in New York have had our hands full with swine flu. So far thecases have been relatively mild, even in my patients with HIV infection. The usual precautions should be taken. If you have symptoms... Read more »

How are you and your partner dealing with upcoming swine flu?

All people with HIV are recommended to get a swine vaccination and a regular flu vaccination. Since the swine flu vaccination will not be available till October, would you recommend that people with HIV get the regular flu shot now and then go...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Yes, I'd recommend getting the seasonal flu vaccination in September and then the new novel H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine in October when it (hopefully) will become available. If you had novel H1N1 viral flu in the spring, you may have some... Read more »

Swine Flu, to vaccine or not to vaccine

Dear Dr. Bob,There's talk that a swine flu vaccine will be rolled out in Australia (where I live) in the near future. However, I've also read that the proposed multi-dose procedure is not safe from a cross-infection perspective. Have a...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,There is no risk to the public if the vaccines from multi-dose vials are appropriately administered. I have not heard similar concerns from other professional medical or public health organizations around the world. Certainly single-dose vials... Read more »

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Swine Flu

Posted by Seekyah

Just want everyone to protect themselves, especially with this new swine flu. Please take care of yourself. Read more »

Is a Cold or Flu more simular to ARS?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi, I know ARS has been said to mimic the flu, or mono. Some people use Cold and Flu interchangably. Recently I had a pretty serious cold with all the classis symptoms. I was extrememly congested, tired, and had a seriuos sore throat. After... Read more »

hiv flu/please answer

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Does the flu come like the stomach flu, very quickly with little notice with violent vomiting and aches and pains then diminishing quickly within two days?

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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 »

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