Swine flu & HIV

Worried about Swine Flu? Here are a few links to help you understand better what the risks are for people living with HIV.

Terrence Higgins Trust
Following recent cases of swine flu, Dr Michael Brady, Medical Director at Terrence Higgins Trust, answers some common questions from people with HIV.
http://www.tht.org.uk/howwecanhelpyou/livingwithhiv/swinefluandhiv/

What Does Swine Flu Mean for People With HIV/AIDS?
HIV Expert Joel Gallant, M.D., M.P.H., Provides the Details (The Body)
http://www.thebody.com/content/treat/art51548.html

H1N1 (Swine Flu) and You
by Tim Horn in POZ
http://www.poz.com/articles/hiv_swine_flu_401_16519.shtml

The World Health Organization states that "Considering the potential impact of emerging influenza A(H1N1) virus infection, HIV/AIDS programmes and services need to be aware of relevant risks and have plans for prevention and treatment."
More information; http://www.who.int/entity/hiv/mediacentre/influenza_hiv.pdf

Health authorities in the United States have issued guidance concerning swine flu and people with HIV.
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance_HIV.htm