Guidelines and Recommendations

Guidelines are statements that include recommendations developed using a systematic process based on prevailing guideline development standards. The Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention (DHAP) within the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP) has been at the forefront in developing guidelines on HIV prevention and care with significant national and international impact on public health care practice.

New Publications and/or Updates

New (September 17, 2018)
Guidance for Non-HIV-Specialized Providers Caring for Persons with HIV Who Have been Displaced by Disasters (such as a Hurricane)

Update (May 23, 2018)
Interim Statement Regarding Potential Fetal Harm from Exposure to Dolutegravir – Implications for HIV Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP).

Forthcoming Guidelines

Guidelines currently undergoing peer review: This site provides information on the independent peer review of documents defined by DHAP as influential in terms of their potential impact on public policy or the private sector. These documents include some forthcoming guideline documents.

Additional CDC Guidance Documents

• STDs
• Viral Hepatitis
• Tuberculosis 
• School Health
• CDC Stacks