Consensus document by the Spanish Society of Paediatric Infectious Diseases and the advisory committee on vaccines of the Spanish Paediatrics Association on vaccination in immunocompromised children

Vaccination in immunocompromised infants, children and adolescents is a major aspect in the follow-up of this complex pathology in specific Paediatric Units. Vaccination is also an important prevention tool, as this can, to a certain extent, determine the morbidity and mortality in these patients. T...

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Main Authors: Mellado Peña, M J, Moreno-Pérez, D, Ruíz Contreras, J, Hernández-Sampelayo Matos, T, Navarro Gómez, M L
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:Spanish
Subjects:
Child
Chronic Disease
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
HIV Infections - immunology
Humans
Immunocompromised Host
Neoplasms - immunology
Organ Transplantation
Travel
Vaccination - standards
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Summary:Vaccination in immunocompromised infants, children and adolescents is a major aspect in the follow-up of this complex pathology in specific Paediatric Units. Vaccination is also an important prevention tool, as this can, to a certain extent, determine the morbidity and mortality in these patients. This consensus document was jointly prepared by Working Groups of the Spanish Society of Paediatric Infectious Diseases and the Advisory Committee on Vaccines of the Spanish Paediatric Association, who are usually involved in updating the management of vaccinations in immunocompromised children, and reflects their opinions. The consensus specifically summarises indications for vaccination in the following special paediatric populations: Solid organ and haematopoietic transplant-recipients; primary immunodeficiency; asplenic children; non-previously transplanted immunocompromised patients; chronically ill patients; HIV-infected children and also the vaccines recommended for immunodeficient children who travel.
ISSN:1695-9531
DOI:10.1016/j.anpedi.2011.06.008