Dr. Anu answers any and all medical questions about HIV/AIDS. Today’s questions: Can HIV reverse childhood vaccinations? And should I get the shingles vaccine if I’m HIV+?

Dr. Anu gives a very long, complex answer to the question. Watch all the way through to hear this important information.

Of course, always speak with your medical provider about any questions or issues you might be having . Adhering to your medication not only helps you live a long healthy life but also helps any partners you might have.

Here are some useful links to dig deeper on the topics mentioned:

Newly Diagnosed with HIV

https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/livingwithhiv/newly-diagnosed.html

Treatment as Prevention

https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/risk/art/index.html

U=U

https://www.preventionaccess.org

PrEP

https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/prep.html

PEP – Treatment Immediately After Potential Exposure to HIV

https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/risk/pep/index.html

Why It’s Important Not to Skip A Dose

https://effectiveinterventions.cdc.gov/docs/default-source/medication-adherence-docs/Why_People_Miss_Their_Doses_508.pdf?sfvrsn=0