Flu, Flu Vaccines & HIV/AIDS

See also: Swine Flu and HIV/AIDS

» More questions

Find a U.S. Flu Clinic (Regularly Updated)
From U.S. Lung Association
Comprehensive Information About the Flu (Regularly Updated)
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Q&A: HIV/AIDS and the Flu (Winter 2011)
To read PDF, click here.
In Being Alive Newsletter, from Being Alive
High-Dose Flu Vaccine Improves Antibody Responses in HIV-Positive People (March/April 2012)
To read PDF, click here.
In HIV Treatment Bulletin, from HIV i-Base
On TheBodyPRO.com
FAQs About Flu Vaccines (January 2, 2012)
From The Body's "Ask the Experts" Forums
Staying Healthy During Flu Season: Advice for People Living With HIV/AIDS (December 5, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
Vaccinations and HIV (October 30, 2011)
To read PDF, click here.
From AIDS InfoNet
International AIDS Conference Day 5: Dr. Valdiserri Talks to Dr. John Brooks About HIV and Flu -- A Blog Entry From Positive Policy (July 23, 2010)
In The XVIII International AIDS Conference, from TheBody.com
California: HIVers Needed for Flu Remedy Study (November 17, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
U.S. Clinical Trials Show Single Dose of H1N1 Vaccine Protects Pregnant Women, Children Under 10 Need Two Doses (November 3, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Flu Season and Living With HIV (November 2009)
Explore different ways to prevent the common flu.
To read PDF, click here.
From Project Inform
NIAID Announces Vaccine Adjuvant Discovery Contracts (October 8, 2009)
From U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
First U.S. Patients Could Receive H1N1 Vaccine Next Week (October 2, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Injectible H1N1 Vaccine Ships Ahead of Schedule in U.S. (September 30, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
WHO Lowers Expectation of H1N1 Vaccine Output, Appeals for Donations to Fight Pandemic (September 25, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Chan Calls For Additional H1N1 Vaccines for Poor Countries During WHO Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting (September 22, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
U.N. Report Calls for $1.48 Billion to Help Developing Nations Cope With H1N1 (September 21, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Nine Countries Pledge H1N1 Vaccine Donations to Developing Countries (September 18, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
WHO in Talks With Developed Countries About Sharing H1N1 Vaccine With Developing Nations (September 17, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
WHO Says 3 Billion People Worldwide Could Receive H1N1 Vaccine (September 15, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
H1N1 Vaccine to Be Available in U.S. Earlier Than Anticipated (September 14, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
H1N1 Vaccine Will Be Approved, Ready for Use by September, WHO Says (August 7, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Fast-Tracked H1N1 Vaccines Will Not Compromise Safety, WHO Says (August 6, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Sanofi-Aventis, GlaxoSmithKline Will Donate Influenza Vaccines to WHO (June 18, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
HIV/AIDS and the Flu (October 26, 2007)
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Flu Shot Reminder (October 11, 2007)
In AIDS Treatment News, from AIDS Treatment News
Flu Shots and the Upcoming Flu Season (October 2007)
To read PDF, click here.
In Project Inform Perspective, from Project Inform
Preventing the Flu: Good Health Habits Can Help Stop Germs (October 6, 2006)
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Efficacy of Influenza Vaccine in HIV-Infected Patients (July/August 2005)
[Archived Article]
Another study finds that the flu shot works well -- period.
From TheBodyPRO.com
Considerations in Prioritizing Flu Vaccine in HIV-Infected Patients (October 29, 2004)
[Archived Article]
Amy Kindrick, M.D., M.P.H., of the National Clinicians' Consultation Center, offers this brief guidance for healthcare professionals.
From AETC National Resource Center
My Flu Shot Story: Rationing During Wartime (September/October 2004)
[Archived Article]
In GMHC Treatment Issues, from Gay Men's Health Crisis
Talking to My Doctor About Vaccinations (May 2004)
[Archived Article]
A checklist to help you identify specific questions about vaccinations to discuss with your doctor.
To read PDF, click here.
In WISE Words, from Project Inform
Prevention and Control of Influenza: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (April 30, 2004)
[Archived Article]
Includes a section entitled "Persons Infected With HIV".
In Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Using Live, Attenuated Influenza Vaccine for Prevention and Control of Influenza (September 12, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Flu Shot Time: Vaccine Shortage in Many Areas (November 3, 2000)
[Archived Article]
In AIDS Treatment News, from AIDS Treatment News
To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate (November 2000)
[Archived Article]
In Survival News, from AIDS Survival Project
Flu Epidemic: Shots, New Treatments Available (January 21, 2000)
[Archived Article]
From AIDS Treatment News
Flu Vaccines (December 1999)
[Archived Article]
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
Decision on Flu Vaccine: A Shot in the Dark? (October 1999)
[Archived Article]
In Positive Living, from AIDS Project Los Angeles