AIDS PEI is advising clients living with HIV that H1N1 clinics have been setup around the province. HIV positive persons are members of an at-risk group and receive priority when receiving vaccinations. These vaccinations begin October 26th and are free of charge.
Dr. Heather Morrison, Chief Health Officer for the province of Prince Edward Island also indicates that the seasonal flu shot can be administered anytime after an individual receives the H1N1 flu shot. This has been the advice received by many clients at the infectious disease specialist in Moncton (Dr. Gordon Dow).
For a clinic near you and operating times, see here:http://www.gov.pe.ca/flu/index.php3?number=1030459&lang=E
For advice or assistance, please contact us at 800-314-2437.
China ends HIV travel ban
On April 27, China announced that it had lifted a 20-year-old travel ban on foreign visitors with HIV, but the country's visa application still asks people to disclose their health status. Section 3.4 of the new Chinese travel visa application asks applicants if they have HIV. Section 3.6 says that ...
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