Study on the Response to Tetanus Vaccination of People Living With HIV

Study on the Response to Tetanus Vaccination of People Living With HIV

The response to primary tetanus immunization of HIV-infected children is lower than that of uninfected children.

Response to tetanus toxoid (TT) booster doses in adults living with HIV who have received primary vaccination prior to infection is not known.

Currently, it is recommended to have a TT booster for people living with HIV (PLHIV) every 10 years. In general population, this recall is made only at 25, 45 and 65 years, then every 10 years.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Person aged ≥ 18 years
• Person infected with HIV followed in the infectious diseases department of CH Niort
• Born in France
• Affiliate or beneficiary of a social security scheme
• Being able to give free and informed consent to participation in research

Exclusion Criteria:

• Persons with a contraindication to tetanus vaccination
• Persons under guardianship or curatorship or without civil law