The Panel on Antiretroviral Guidelines for Adults and Adolescents (the Panel) updated the following sections of the Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Adults and Adolescents Living with HIV. Highlights are summarized below:
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Final Research Plan: PrEP for HIV Prevention
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force posted a final research plan on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for the prevention of HIV infection. The draft research plan for this topic was posted for public comment from November 4 through December 8, 2021. …
FDA Approves First Injectable Treatment for HIV Pre-Exposure Prevention
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Apretude (cabotegravir extended-release injectable suspension) for use in at-risk adults and adolescents weighing at least 35 kilograms (77 pounds) for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV. Apretude …
…Jan. 31 Deadline: HIV League Scholarships for Higher Ed Students Living with HIV
The HIV League Scholarship — the only national scholarship for students living with HIV — is accepting applications for the 2022 round until January 31 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Here are the criteria for an individual to apply for …
Illinois HIV Care Connect Reaches Out to Spanish-Speaking Population on World AIDS Day
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–Illinois HIV Care Connect today reached out to the Illinois Spanish-speaking population by featuring two organizations that are representative of how Illinois helps this community to prevent and provide care for HIV.
…“HIV innovation is occurring among the Spanish-speaking
View 2021 World AIDS Day Showcase Video!
A peer workgroup formed by the Illinois Public Health Association and the Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago put together a video of self expression about World AIDS Day and what it means to them. “David, Steve, Chris, Peter, Roger” …
IDPH to Switch MAP/ADAP Dispensing Pharmacies from CVS to Walgreens on Dec. 1
Effective Dec. 1, 2021, the Illinois Department of Public Health will switch dispensing pharmacies on the Ryan White Medication Assistance Program (MAP/ADAP) from CVS to Walgreens. The new Illinois MAP/ADAP pharmacy network will increase your access to prescription dispensing services …
Partner Plug: Care2Protect and Supporting Families Impacted by HIV
Are you caring for someone living with HIV? Are you living with HIV and trying to negotiate the care system with yourself and a child?
Care2Prevent is starting a new support group for young people living with HIV and families …
HIV.gov’s Clinical Info Mobile App Now Available for Download
HIV.gov’s updated Clinical Info Mobile App gives access to federally approved treatment and research information for HIV and AIDS, developed for mobile devices and provided free of charge. The application is comprised of three modules: federally approved medical practice …