evidence: COVID-19 Vaccines and People with HIV [...] - People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised (have a weakened immune system) may get additional doses of updated COVID-19 vaccine. This includes people with advanced or untreated HIV. [...] Vaccines are generally safe for people with HIV. However, some types of vaccines may not be recommended. For example, live attenuated vaccines (LAV)—like the chickenpox vaccine—contain a weakened but live form of the germ that causes the disease. LAVs can potentially cause an infection for people with HIV. However, depending on age, health, previous vaccinations, or other factors, some LAVs may be recommended. Talk to your health care provider about what is recommended for you.