Question
How common is COVID in 2026?
12 October 2026. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load, Complications and coinfections, COVID-19.
Hi there, do people living with HIV in the UK still need to have COVID-19 vaccinations in 2026?
Answer
Hi there
Thanks, the best way to see how many people are getting COVID-19 is the UKHSA database.
This shows that from September 2026 to mid-October 2026, rough 200–350 people a day were diagnosed with COVID-19 in England. From April to August, figures were usually only 10–50 people a day.
The UKHSA website shows data as graphs and tables going back for the last five years.
This other government website shows weekly cases of both COVID-19 and flu.
People living with HIV are recommended to get both vaccines.
It is safe to have both vaccines at the same time if this is easier.
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