AAP News Vol. 15 No. 6 June 1999, p. 27
© 1999 American Academy of Pediatrics
This Article
Right arrow Full Text (PDF)
Right arrow Alert me when this article is cited
Right arrow Alert me if a correction is posted
Services
Right arrow E-mail this article to a friend
Right arrow Similar articles in this journal
Right arrow Alert me to new issues of the journal
Right arrow Add to My File Cabinet
Right arrow Download to citation manager
Right arrow reprints & permissions
Citing Articles
Right arrow Citing Articles via Google Scholar
Google Scholar
Right arrow Articles by Wheeler, L.
Right arrow Search for Related Content

 Previous Article  |  Next Article 

Considerations for HIV prophyaxis after blood exposure in school

Lani Wheeler M.D., FAAP

Although primary prevention using standard precautions continues to be the most important HIV prevention activity in schools, postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) might be appropriate in rare circumstances. All school health staff and pediatricians who care for school-age children should be aware of the new considerations and the importance of immediate action.