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Does taking COVID vaccine effect the window period of Hiv
Kkk670
1)Hello there team just wanted to ask does taking corona vaccine such as Sputnik v , phizer etc have effect on the window period of hiv ?
As pep would
2) and is still Hiv test conclusive at 4 weeks ? Or have you shifted it to 6 weeks
Thank you
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Your question has been fully answered at this point.
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CurfewX
The vaccine is of no concern regarding HIV testing, and the time period for testing is unchanged.
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Did you have a risk? If so what was it?
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Kkk670
Hi no I am just asking for person who had unprotected encounter
All I want to know is that he took corona vaccine Sputnik v would that effect the window period of Hiv test ?
From 4 weeks to 12 weeks ?
AnxiousNoMore
Unprotected anal, vaginal or oral?
Kkk670
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However the question is If taking Corona vaccine Injection delay Hiv result from 4 to 12 weeks ?
Does the Sputnik vaccine or any other corona vaccine Effect the window period of Hiv testing
Does it happen ?
CurfewX
I answered you below, but here it is again: The vaccine is of no concern regarding HIV testing, and the time period for testing is unchanged.
Kkk670
1) Alright thanks you mean to say Hiv test will still be accurate at 4 weeks and CONCLUSIVE
And not shift to 12 weeks if one took the corona vaccine injection such as Sputnik v phizer etc ?
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