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CDC Reports Rare Breakthrough COVID Cases Among Fully Vaccinated
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Two Viruses, One Lifetime: How HIV Prepared Me for COVID-19
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FDA and CDC Recommed Moderna and J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters

Many people who received any of the authorized COVID-19 vaccines are now eligible for an additional dose of their choice.
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Is COVID-19 PrEP on the Horizon?

Post-exposure and pre-exposure prophylaxis could be a game-changer for immunocompromised people.
Colin Powell

Colin Powell Dies of COVID-19 at Age 84

Powell had received treatment for multiple myeloma, which can lead to poorer response to COVID-19 vaccines.

POZ Poll: Should organ centers require transplant patients to get a COVID-19 shot?

Magic Johnson

Don’t Conflate Magic Johnson’s HIV and COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

“They let Magic Johnson play basketball with FULL-BLOWN HIV but won’t let Kyrie Irving play because he won’t get a COVID shot”? Nope.

COVID Immunity Through Infection or Vaccination: Are They Equal?

Evidence is growing that contracting SARS-CoV-2 is generally as effective as vaccination at preventing COVID-19.

People With Substance Use Disorders May be at Higher Risk for SARS-CoV-2 Breakthrough Infections

Co-occurring health disorders appear to contribute to increased risk, NIH study suggests.

Organ Centers to Transplant Patients: Get a COVID Shot or Move Down on Waitlist

A growing number of transplant programs are barring patients who refuse COVID vaccines or giving them lower priority on waiting lists.

AIDS Memorial Quilt Once Again to Be Displayed in Person

During COVID-19 lockdowns, blocks of the AIDS Quilt were shown only virtually. Now, they’re also available for in-person displays.

COVID-19 Pandemic Had Disproportionate Impact on Black, American Indian and Latino Adults

Excess deaths by population were three to four times higher among Black and American Indian men and women.
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Oral Antiviral Drug Cuts COVID-19 Hospitalization in Half

Molnupiravir reduces severe illness and death, but it must be started within days after developing symptoms.

Community Connection and Leadership: The Well Project Annual Report 2020

The Well Project is excited to launch our 2020 Annual Report! Learn about our efforts and accomplishments last year.
National Institutes of Health director Francis Collins, MD, PhD

Francis Collins to Step Down as Director of the National Institutes of Health

Collins has led the NIH under three presidents over more than 12 years.

Concerns: COVID-19 Risk

Studies of COVID-19 risk among people with HIV continue to reach different conclusions.

Will ‘Dr. Disinformation’ Ever Face the Music?

A steady stream of spurious claims about COVID-19 vaccines and treatments swirl around the public consciousness.
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Top Takeaways on HIV, Hepatitis C and LGBTQ Health From SYNC 2021

News and tweets from the SYNChronicity 2021 Conference on HIV, hepatitis C, sexually transmitted infections and LGBTQ health
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