The End of Hepatitis B Transmission Begins at Birth
8-26-2013Editor’s note: August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Dr. Deborah WexlerAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the rate …
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Statement: NIH Discontinues Immunizations in HIV Vaccine Study
4-25-2013The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, will stop administering injections in its HVTN 505…
Preventing the Flu and Its Complications
12-3-2012As daylight hours get shorter and temperatures are falling, we’re not only approaching winter but also flu season. While we can all find ways to enjoy the cha…
Viral Hepatitis: A Health Concern for Gay and Bisexual Men Deserving Attention During LGBT Pride Month
6-21-2012As Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius noted in her recent statement, observing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride M…
Staying Healthy During Flu Season: Advice for People Living with HIV/AIDS
12-5-2011Dr. Ronald ValdiserriFlu season is upon us; so, it's time for everyone in the HIV/AIDS community to prepare.
We all know that that the flu can make anyone sick…
International AIDS Conference Day 5: Dr. Valdiserri talks to Dr. John Brooks about HIV and Flu
7-23-2010Yesterday, during the International AIDS Conference, I spoke with Dr. John Brooks, an Infectious Disease Specialist with the Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention Pro…