•Adults living with HIV are susceptible to various types of infections that are usually preventable by vaccinations.
•Vaccines recommended for adults living with HIV include pneumococcal and meningococcal vaccinations and hepatitis A and B virus vaccines if there is no evidence of immunity.
•Adults living with HIV immune status may contribute to their response to vaccines administered.
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Vaccination in the Adult with HIV
Publication Details
Journal for nurse practitioners, Vol.17(3), pp.363-364