Hepatitis A vaccine and HIV

A vaccine that prevents hepatitis A is available. If a person who is infected with HIV or who has a high risk for developing HIV infection tests negative for hepatitis A infection, he or she should receive the hepatitis A vaccine. For more information, see the topic Hepatitis A.


Author: Maria G. Essig, MS, ELSLast Updated: May 8, 2008
Medical Review: Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Peter Shalit, MD, PhD - Internal Medicine

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