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HIV Included in CDC Vaccine Prioritization for COVID-19

Apr 01, 2021 | Julia Zigman

HIV is now included among CDC’s list of medical conditions that can increase the risk of severe illness from COVID-19. The list is presented in alphabetical order on CDC’s website.

According to the CDC, “People aged 16 years and older who have underlying medical conditions that increase the risk of serious, life-threatening complications from COVID-19, should be among those offered COVID-19 vaccine first. CDC’s recommendations are based on those of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), an independent panel of medical and public health experts.”

To learn more about COVID-19 vaccine considerations for people living with HIV, read the factsheets HIV Medicine Association and the Infectious Disease Society of America in English or Spanish.


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About Julia Zigman

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Julia Zigman is a Program Analyst on the NACCHO HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis team. Julia focuses primarily on NACCHO’s Ending the HIV Epidemic portfolio and is a lead staff member for the HIV, STI, and Viral Hepatitis Workgroup. Learn more about these programs here.

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