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Update to the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents with HIV

By Estela Balderas | February 28, 2026

Immunizations for Preventable Diseases in Adults and Adolescents With HIV  February 25, 2026: The Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents With HIV have been updated.  Varicella-Zoster Virus Disease  These guidelines are published in an electronic format and updated as changes occur in prevention and treatment science. All updates are developed by the subject…

CDC Recommends New Injectable HIV PrEP

By Estela Balderas | October 7, 2025

9-22-2025: CDC published new Clinical Recommendations for twice-a-year injectable lenacapavir as an additional option for HIV prevention in the United States. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved injectable lenacapavir, a prescribed medication, for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in June 2025. This is a significant step forward in expanding prevention options and reflects decades of research, partnership,…

Updates to the ​Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Adults and Adolescents With HIV​ 

By Estela Balderas | October 7, 2025

9-25-25: The Panel on Antiretroviral Guidelines for Adults and Adolescents (the Panel) updated the Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Adults and Adolescents With HIV. For a comprehensive list of recent updates, please see What’s New in the Guidelines. The updates to the guidelines are outlined below.  New Chapter Added to the Guidelines (Five Sections) These guidelines are…

Update to the Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Pediatric HIV Infection

By Estela Balderas | October 7, 2025

9-30-2025: The Panel on Antiretroviral Therapy and Medical Management of Children Living With HIV has reviewed and updated sections in the Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Pediatric HIV Infection. When to Initiate Antiretroviral Treatment in Children With HIV Infection Management of Children Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy Special Considerations for Antiretroviral Therapy Use in Adolescents…

Update to the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents With HIV

By Estela Balderas | July 22, 2025

July 15, 2025: The Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents With HIV have been updated. Cytomegalovirus Disease Herpes Simplex Virus Immunizations for Preventable Diseases in Adults and Adolescents With HIV Mpox Table 4: Significant Pharmacokinetic Interactions Between Drugs Used to Treat or Prevent Opportunistic Infections Talaromycosis (formerly Penicilliosis) These guidelines…

Update to the Perinatal HIV Clinical Guideline

By Estela Balderas | June 14, 2025

June 12, 2025: The Panel on Treatment of HIV During Pregnancy and Prevention of Perinatal Transmission has updated the Recommendations for the Use of Antiretroviral Drugs During Pregnancy and Interventions to Reduce Perinatal HIV Transmission in the United States guidelines sections to address new data and publications where relevant. Key updates are summarized below. All revisions are…

Update to the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Children With and Exposed to HIV

By Estela Balderas | June 11, 2025

On June 5, 2025, the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Children with and Exposed to HIV (Pediatric Opportunistic Infection Guidelines) were updated.   Major revisions within the last six months are as follows:  Coccidioidomycosis   Hepatitis B Virus Infection  Figure 1. Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children With HIV Infection  Immunizations for Preventable Diseases in Children and Adolescents With…

Updates to the Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Pediatric HIV Infection 

By Estela Balderas | December 20, 2024

December 19, 2024: The Panel on Antiretroviral Therapy and Medical Management of Children Living with HIV (the Panel) has reviewed and updated text and references of the Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Pediatric HIV Infection.  Infant Feeding for Individuals With HIV in the United States  Diagnosis of HIV Infection in Infants and Children  Antiretroviral…

Updates to the Perinatal HIV Clinical Guidelines 

By Estela Balderas | December 20, 2024

December 19, 2024: The Panel on Treatment of HIV During Pregnancy and Prevention of Perinatal Transmission has updated the Recommendations for the Use of Antiretroviral Drugs During Pregnancy and Interventions to Reduce Perinatal HIV Transmission in the United States. Updates include those to reflect new data and publications and to incorporate gender-inclusive language.  Infant Feeding for…

Update to the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents With HIV 

By Estela Balderas | December 20, 2024

The Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents with HIV have been updated.  Hepatitis B Virus   These guidelines are published in an electronic format and updated as changes in prevention and treatment science occurs. All updates are developed by the subject matter groups listed in Appendix B. Guideline updates are reviewed…

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