AIDS Alert Archives – June 1, 2009
June 1, 2009
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HIV clinicians and patients should prepare now for fall pandemic flu
By early May it appeared that the novel H1N1 influenza outbreak was beginning to ebb and worst-case scenarios would be averted. But the outbreak highlighted at least one big uncertainty in our response to what nearly was labeled a worldwide flu pandemic: How would HIV/AIDS patients respond to an infection of a new influenza virus? -
Recent flu vaccine and HIV trial holds promising news
A new study suggests that a clinical trial to test a new flu vaccine, such as a vaccine against the novel 2009 H1N1 influenza virus, could enroll HIV patients both quickly and safely. -
CDC issues guidance for HIV patients regarding H1N1 flu virus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of Atlanta, GA, has published interim guidance for clinicians regarding management of patients with HIV who have been exposed to, or who have contracted the swine influenza (H1N1 virus). -
Q&A on H1N1 for people with HIV/AIDS
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has posted the following answers to common questions about novel H1N1 influenza A and adults with HIV/AIDS: -
HIV prevention trials require sophisticated community preparation
HIV biomedical prevention researchers are leading the way in developing successful models or engaging community involvement and education about research. -
FDA Notifications
On April 26, 2009, the Acting Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared a public health emergency related to the current outbreak of "swine flu" (now designated "novel 2009 H1N1"). -
CDC launches new AIDS awareness campaign
A new AIDS awareness campaign is being launched by FDA's sister agency, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC).