If I'm HIV+, is the COVID-19

Vaccine Safe?

COVID-19 vaccines improve the immune system’s
‍
ability to prevent COVID-19 and protect vaccinated people
‍
from the more severe complications of COVID-19.

Get The Real Stories

Meet 4 people living with HIV who got the facts

and got vaccinated.

Get The Facts

Here are 5 myths about people living with HIV and

the COVID-19 vaccine.

Myth: The side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine are worse for people living with HIV.

Fact: There is no evidence that people living with HIV have a higher rate of side effects after vaccination or unusual side effects.

Myth: The COVID-19 vaccine will interact negatively with my HIV medication.

Fact: There is no evidence that COVID-19 vaccines interfere with pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent HIV or with antiretroviral therapy (ART) to treat HIV.

Myth: The COVID-19 vaccine is the only protection I need.
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FACT: In addition to getting the COVID-19 vaccine, it is important to continue your HIV treatment and to follow your health care provider’s advice. This is the best way to keep your immune system healthy.

Myth: I don't need the COVID-19 vaccine because my HIV medication keeps my immune system healthy.
‍
Fact: At this time there are no HIV medicines approved to treat COVID-19. People living with HIV should not switch their HIV medicine in an attempt to prevent or treat COVID-19.

Myth: Once I get vaccinated, I don't have to worry about getting COVID.
‍
Fact: Even after vaccination, you can still get COVID-19, but your symptoms may be less severe. You should continue to take preventative measures, such as wearing a mask, sanitising regularly and maintaining social distance.

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on PANCAP.org

With the support of the Caribbean Regional
‍
Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS (CRN+)
‍

Your Health Matters

Get the facts, vaccines save lives!

‍Copyright@ PANCAP 2022

If I'm HIV+, is the
Covid-19 Vaccine Safe?

COVID-19 vaccines improve the immune system’s ability to prevent COVID-19 and protect vaccinated people from the more severe complications of COVID-19.

Get The Real Stories

Meet four people living with HIV who got the facts and got vaccinated.

Get The
Facts

Here are 5 myths about people living with HIV and the COVID-19 vaccine.

Myth: The side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine are worse for people living with HIV.

Fact: There is no evidence that people living with HIV have a higher rate of side effects after vaccination or unusual side effects.

Myth: The COVID-19 vaccine will interact negatively with my HIV medication.

Fact: There is no evidence that COVID-19 vaccines interfere with pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent HIV or with antiretroviral therapy (ART) to treat HIV.

Myth: The COVID-19 vaccine is the only protection I need.
‍
FACT: In addition to getting the COVID-19 vaccine, it is important to continue your HIV treatment and to follow your health care provider’s advice. This is the best way to keep your immune system healthy.

Myth: I don't need the COVID-19 vaccine because my HIV medication keeps my immune system healthy.
‍
Fact: At this time there are no HIV medicines approved to treat COVID-19. People living with HIV should not switch their HIV medicine in an attempt to prevent or treat COVID-19.

Myth: Once I get vaccinated, I don't have to worry about getting COVID.
‍
Fact: Even after vaccination, you can still get COVID-19, but your symptoms may be less severe. You should continue to take preventative measures, such as wearing a mask, sanitising regularly and maintaining social distance.

Join The Conversation on PANCAP.org

With the support of the Caribbean Regional Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS (CRN+)

Your Health Matters
Get the facts, vaccines save lives!

‍Copyright@ PANCAP 2022