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Guidance on vaccination of HIV-infected children in Europe.

Authors :
Menson, EN
Mellado, MJ
Bamford, A
Castelli, G
Duiculescu, D
Marczyńska, M
Navarro, ML
Scherpbier, HJ
Heath, PT
Source :
HIV Medicine; Jul2012, Vol. 13 Issue 6, p333-336, 18p, 1 Diagram, 3 Charts
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article presents guidance on the vaccination of children infected with HIV in Europe. It presents recommendations on the use of serological testing for particular vaccines. It says that the only vaccine contraindicated in children with HIV in Europe is Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG). Moreover, it offers immunization guidelines in highly effective antiretroviral therapy (HAART).

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14642662
Volume :
13
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
HIV Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
76275155
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-1293.2011.00982.x