BC-CfE CDET Statement on the use of COVID-19 vaccines in Persons Living with HIV

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People living with HIV (PLWH) aged 5 years or older should be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, regardless of CD4 count provided that they do not have contraindications to the available age-appropriate vaccines (see below). Although the evidence was mixed in earlier studies, more recently, multiple large studies have indicated that PLWH are at increased risk of serious illness and death due to COVID-19. To date, there appears to be no significant difference in the safety profile of the authorized COVID-19 vaccines in PLWH compared to the general population.

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Canada Post has provided notification of restarting their operations on December 17, 2024. As Canada Post ramps up and stabilizes their services, the BC-CfE will continue the following measures on an interim basis to minimize service disruption to BC-CfE clients and providers.

  • The BC-CfE Laboratory will utilize private courier for delivery of outgoing reports and documents. (Lab Contact Information: Phone 604-806-8775; FAX 604-806-9463)
  • The BC-CfE Drug Treatment Program (DTP) will fax outgoing forms and documents to the provider’s office. (DTP Contact Information: Phone 604-806-8515; FAX 604-806-9044)
  • St. Paul’s Hospital Ambulatory Pharmacy will utilize private courier for delivery of medications. (Contact Information: Phone 1-800-547-3622; FAX 604-806-8675)

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