we CAN give measles vaccine to HIV+ or AIDs???

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we CAN give measles vaccine to HIV+ or AIDs???

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nadiabarati

09/28/06 - 04:01 PM

blueprints says we can give it as prophylaxis in HIV+??

need confirmation, plz?

MDcooper
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09/28/06 - 05:39 PM

depends on severity of immunocompromise.If severly immunocompromised,its not recommended,but mild immunocompromised can be given....

http://www.cispimmunize.org/aap/hiv3.html

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nadiabarati

09/28/06 - 06:35 PM

thanks, merci!

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