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HIV/AIDS and the Flu

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Sort Desciption: January 14, 2006 FACT SHEET HIV/AIDS and the Flu HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). ...

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January 14, 2006 FACT SHEET HIV/AIDS and the Flu HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). HIV kills or damages cells in the bodys immune system, gradually destroying the bodys ability to fight infection and certain cancers. An estimated 850,000 to 950,000 people are infected with HIV in the United States. People with HIV/AIDS are considered at increased risk from serious influenza-related complications. Studies have shown an increased risk for heartand lung-related hospitalizations in people infected with HIV during influenza season as opposed to other times of the year, and a higher risk of influenza-related death in HIV-infected people. Other studies have indicated that influenza symptoms might be prolonged and the risk of influenza-related complications higher for certain HIV-infected people. Vaccination with a flu shot has been shown to produce an immune response against influenza viruses in certain people infected with HIV. Because influenza can result in serious illness, HIV-infected persons are recommended for vaccination. During the setting of the current vaccine shortage, people with HIV/AIDS are among the priority groups that should get flu shots this season. This fact sheet provides Questions & Answers to guide the administration of both flu shots and antiviral medications to people with HIV/AIDS. This fact sheet provides Questions & Answers to guide both the administration of flu shots and antiviral medications in people with HIV/AIDS. Should people with HIV/AIDS receive the inactivated influenza vaccine? People with chronic underlying medical conditions, including HIV/AIDS, should receive inactivated influenza vaccine (the flu shot) during the 2004-05 influenza season. People with HIV/AIDS are considered at increased risk from serious influenza-related complications and should be vaccinated. Persons with advanced HIV disease may have a poor response to imm ...

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