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Most People With HIV Respond Well to COVID Vaccines
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Two Viruses, One Lifetime: How HIV Prepared Me for COVID-19
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As Pandemic-Era Medicaid Provisions Lapse, Millions Approach a Coverage Cliff

The federal government’s extra funding for states that kept people on Medicaid will end in the coming months.

Evusheld Is No Longer Effective for COVID PrEP

Monoclonal antibodies used to prevent COVID-19 in immunocompromised people aren’t active against new virus variants.

Public Health Agencies Try to Restore Trust as They Fight Misinformation

Data suggest skepticism and misinformation surrounding COVID vaccines now threatens other public health priorities.

Experts Are Still Puzzled Over Who Should Get Which COVID Shots and When

While regular boosters may help keep vulnerable people out of the hospital, annual boosters might not be necessary for everyone.

Overdose Deaths Involving Buprenorphine Did Not Proportionally Increase With New Flexibilities in Prescribing

These data are consistent with a recent study reporting expansion was not associated with an increase in methadone-involved overdose deaths.

COVID-19 at Any Time During Pregnancy Boosts Mother’s Risk of Death

COVID is associated with serious illness in mothers and newborns. Findings reinforce need for targeted interventions, including vaccination.

What Older Americans Need to Know About Taking Paxlovid

Before they get COVID, people over 65 should have a plan for accessing antiviral treatment.
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Magic Johnson Did NOT Contract HIV From a Hepatitis Vaccine

Conspiracy theorists ignore Magic Johnson’s own words: “I am certain that I was infected by having unprotected sex with a woman.”

NIH Launches Home Test to Treat, a Pilot COVID-19 Telehealth Program

Berks County, Pennsylvania, is the first community to join a partnership with local public health departments.

Who should receive COVID-19 vaccine boosters?

Older people, immunocompromised people and those with underlying health conditions can benefit most from additional shots.

New Clinical Trials at Leading HIV Center Paused Over Funding Probe

“I worry for my patients,” says a researcher at the Chicago CORE center. The pause also affects trials for cancer, COVID and mpox.
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Paxlovid Reduces Serious Risks from COVID Omicron Variants

The antiviral treatment reduced the risk of hospitalization or death from SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variants in older adults by 44%.

More Evidence COVID Vaccines Work Well for People With HIV

People with suppressed HIV respond well to mRNA vaccines, but individuals with a low CD4 count may not be adequately protected.

FDA Warns Evusheld May Not Protect Against Certain COVID-19 Variants

The monoclonal antibody combo is used as pre-exposure prophylaxis for immunocompromised people who may not respond to COVID-19 vaccines.
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R.I.P. Leslie Jordan, Beloved Actor and Covid Instagram Star

In addition to Will & Grace, his legacy includes HIV advocacy.

Long COVID Justice

A new organization addresses the needs of people living with HIV and long COVID.
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