[Expert recommendation for novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccination in patients with HIV infection]

Abstract

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19) caused by novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has become a global pandemic. SARS-CoV-2 vaccination is currently being actively promoted all over the world, which would serve a promising measure to combat the epidemic. HIV-infected patients manifest varying degrees of immunodeficiency and chronic inflammation, who may require a special consideration on vaccine types and timing of immunization depending on specific clinical situations. The present recommendation provides reference for SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in HIV-infected patients.