HIV News Alert

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…

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…

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…

November 13, 2024: The Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents With HIV have been updated.   Immunizations 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…

On October 21, 2024, the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury (the Departments) issued new guidance. The guidance clarifies that with the United States Preventive Services Task Force’s (USPSTF) 2023 update to its recommendation on the prevention of acquisition of HIV, most health coverage that people receive through their employer, or…

October 11, 2024: The Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents with HIV have been updated.   Bacterial Enteric Infections  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…

September 30, 2024: HHS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services finalized a National Coverage Determination for HIV PrEP — Under this NCD, CMS will cover all forms of PrEP that are approved for use by the FDA for any Medicare recipient (Medicare is coverage for older adults and people with disabilities) at risk for HIV (as determined by the…

September 16, 2024: The Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents with HIV have been updated.   Candidiasis  Pneumocystis Pneumonia  Toxoplasma gondii Encephalitis  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…

(September 12, 2024): 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 updated Sections are outlined below.  New Section Added to the Guidelines  Sections With Key Updates  Sections…

The Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents with HIV have been updated.   Mycobacterium avium Complex  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…