The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 produce strong antibody responses in people with HIV and similar antibody and cellular immune responses in people with and without HIV, two studies published in the journals AIDS and Clinical Infectious Diseases show....
It's understandable to be confused about exactly what sort of protection you'll get from a COVID-19 vaccine....
Halkitis pointed to potential wariness toward the vaccine from PLWH who lived through the AIDS epidemic and early days of antiretroviral therapies (ARTs). Even without quantifiable data, there is good reason why anyone who was required to use the first generation of ART might feel hesitant toward vaccinations....
HIV diagnoses among gay and bisexual men have declined by more than 20 per cent in the five years to 2019, but rates of heterosexual transmission in Australia remain steady, and now represent approximately 21% of annual transmission. You might be surprised to learn that women make up around 11% of people living with HIV in...
As you’ve most likely heard, NSW is currently facing a resurgence of COVID-19, specifically the highly infectious Delta strain. As a result, greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast and Wollongong are presently experiencing a two-week lockdown. While Newcastle and the Hunter have so far been lucky enough to avoid these measures, we must all...
Karumah Community COVID-19 Infopack: Resources and Information to help you stay safe and stop the spread of COVID-19 COVID-19 Karumah Community ResourceDownload Dear Karumah Community, As you are well aware, Australia and the rest of the world are currently facing the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a rapidly developing situation which in addition to posing a health risk to...