An audit of pneumococcal and hepatitis vaccination in an outpatient HIV clinic

作者：Hunter Michael G^*; Post Jeffrey J

来源：Sexual Health, 2012, 9(5): 495-496.

DOI：10.1071/SH11192

Background: HIV-positive adults are at risk of vaccine preventable infections including Streptococcus pneumoniae, hepatitis A virus (HAV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV). Uptake of immunisations in HIV patients is suboptimal despite evidence of efficacy. Methods: An audit was made of the vaccination records in 200 adult HIV-positive regular clinic attendees, with a CD4+ count %26gt; 200 cells mu L-1. Results: Medical records or laboratory data revealed that 10% had been vaccinated against S. pneumoniae; 74% were immune or immunised against HAV; 40% had evidence of natural infection with HBV and 84% of nonimmune patients had been vaccinated. Conclusions: Strategies to improve vaccine uptake are required.

• 出版日期2012