Vaccines and HIV: Where Do We Stand?

Current state of research and prevention

Current status : No HIV vaccine available - Research under development

Currently, there is no vaccine against HIV, but research is progressing. Vaccines nevertheless play a crucial role in preventing HIV-related infections, particularly in strengthening strategies like Undetectable = Untransmittable (U = U), combined prevention, and the use of tools like condoms, PrEP and PEP.

What is the link between vaccines and the fight against HIV?

Vaccines contribute to the overall HIV prevention strategy

Preventive vaccines against HIV (under development)

Under development

The researchers' goal is to create a vaccine capable of protecting an HIV-negative person against HIV infection, much like vaccines protect against diseases like measles or COVID-19.

Clinical trials are ongoing, but no vaccine has yet shown sufficient efficacy to be available to the general public.

Vaccines against opportunistic infections

People living with HIV, especially if they are not on treatment or have a weakened immune system, are at higher risk of developing infections such as:

L'hépatite A et B

Le papillomavirus humain (HPV)

La grippe saisonnière

Le pneumocoque (responsable de certaines infections respiratoires)

Getting vaccinated against these infections is essential to protect their health.

Recommendations

Consult your doctor for an appropriate vaccination plan