Influenza, Human
Conditions
Brief summary
The aims of this study are: 1. to investigate if HIV infection alters the antibody responses to influenza and 2. to assess the ability of licensed influenza vaccine to induce functional non-neutralising antibodies in HIV-infected and HIV-uninfected subjects.
Interventions
Subjects received licensed influenza vaccine (Fluvax®), 1ml intramuscular injection.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* HIV-1 positive by licensed diagnostic test (for HIV-positive group only) * Planning to receive the seasonal influenza vaccine outside the study * Provision of written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* Previous allergy to influenza vaccination * Pregnancy or planning to become pregnant * Unwilling or unable to provide blood samples
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Anti-influenza antibody responses in plasma with Fc-mediated functions | Four weeks after influenza vaccination |