Children with HIV progressing to adulthood- Transition Challenges Lecture consist of: Pediatric HIV- transition to adult care Problems with transition Case Discussions Transition Challenges
Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV HIV in children is predominantly acquired as a vertically transmitted disease. Without intervention the transmission rate from mother to child has varied from 20%-40%.
HIV and Immunization HIV-infected children should be protected from vaccine-preventable diseases. Most vaccines recommended for routine use can be administered safely to HIV-exposed or HIV-infected children.