HIV: Immunisation

Question 1

What vaccines can be used in all HIV-infected adults?

Answer 1

1. Hepatitis A
2. Hepatitis B
3. Haemophilus influenzae B (Hib)
4. Influenza-parenteral
5. Japanese encephalitis
6. Meningococcus-MenC
7. Meningococcus-ACWY I
8. Pneumococcus-PPV23
9. Poliomyelitis-parenteral (IPV)
10. Rabies
11. Tetanus-Diphtheria (Td)

Question 2

What vaccines can be used in HIV-infected adults if the CD4 count is >200?

Answer 2

• MMR
• Varicella
• Yellow fever

Question 3

What vaccinations are contraindicated in HIV-infected adults?

Answer 3

• Influenza-intranasal
• Poliomyelitis-oral (OPV)
• Tuberculosis (BCG)
• Cholera CVD103-HgR