Is it safe to give influenza antiviral medications to people who have immune deficiencies, such as HIV or advanced HIV disease?
Chemoprophylaxis can be considered for persons at high risk who are expected to have an inadequate antibody response to influenza vaccine. This category includes persons infected with hiv, especially those with advanced hiv disease. No published data are available concerning possible efficacy of chemoprophylaxis among persons with hiv infection or interactions with other drugs used to manage hiv infection. These persons should be monitored closely if chemoprophylaxis is administered.
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