The Regular Flu Vaccine Is Not Enough for People With HIV

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By Molly Clifton

Story Created: Jan 1, 2013 at 4:37 PM CDT

Story Updated: Jan 1, 2013 at 4:37 PM CDT

People with HIV may benefit from a larger dose of flu vaccine.

Doctors gave one group of HIV patients a normal flu shot, a second group received a dose four times as strong.

The study in the Annals of Internal medicine found patients who received the high dose built up a stronger immunity to the flu.
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