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Efficacy, immunogenicity, and safety of available vaccines in children on biologics: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Vaccine 2022; 40:2679-2695. [PMID: 35370019 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2022.03.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Vaccinations are essential for preventing infectious diseases in children with chronic diseases as they have increased risk of infection from frequent use of biologics. Response to immunizations in this group is not well known. OBJECTIVE A systematic review was performed to evaluate three primary outcomes: efficacy; immunogenicity; and safety of vaccines in children with chronic conditions treated with biologics. METHODS The protocol for our systematic review and meta-analysis was registered and published with PROSPERO. We searched electronic bibliographic databases for studies published from 2009 to 2019, focusing on vaccinations in children with chronic conditions treated with biologics. RESULTS We retrieved 532 records. Thirty-one full-text articles were selected, and 14 were included in the meta-analysis. No significant publication bias was found. EFFICACY limited data are available regarding the efficacy of vaccination, as most studies have focused on immunogenicity as surrogate outcome for efficacy. Immunogenicity: patients receiving anti-TNF-alpha therapy had a statistically significant risk of poor seroconversion (p = 0.028) and seroprotection by the serotype B influenza vaccine [inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) p = 0.013; juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) p = 0.004]. We found adequate responses with H1N1 and H3N2 serotypes. Few studies existed for pneumococcal, hepatitis A virus, hepatitis B virus, varicella-zoster virus, Measles Mumps Rubella virus, and multiple vaccine administration. SAFETY vaccine administration was not associated with serious side effects, but JIA patients on anti-TNF alpha therapy had a statistically significant risk of presenting with myalgia or arthralgia postinfluenza vaccine (p = 0.014). CONCLUSIONS More evidence concerning efficacy, immunogenicity, and safety of vaccinations is needed to guide physicians in the vaccine decision process for this pediatric population.
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Macaluso FS, Liguori G, Galli M. Vaccinations in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Dig Liver Dis 2021; 53:1539-1545. [PMID: 34116972 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2021.05.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Revised: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) frequently requires administration of immunosuppressive therapies, which increases susceptibility to a number of infectious pathogens. However, many infections can be prevented by correct and appropriate utilization of vaccinations. While several guidelines have been published on vaccination schedules in patients with IBD, vaccination rates remain suboptimal and even lower than those in the general population. This is due to many factors including poor awareness of the importance of vaccines by gastroenterologists and general practitioners as well as potential prejudices of patients regarding the safety and benefits of vaccines. With the aim of increasing awareness about the key role of immunization in the management of patients with IBD, the present review examines the existing literature relating to the main vaccinations and their application in these patients. We also summarize current evidence in order to provide clinicians with an easy source of reference for the principal recommendations for prevention of infectious diseases in patients with IBD. In addition, the recommendations about traveling for IBD patients are briefly explored. Lastly, since it is important for gastroenterologists to be aware of recommendations on vaccination, we recommend implementing educational programs to ensure compliance with current guidelines.
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- Fabio Salvatore Macaluso
- Department of Medicine, ''Villa Sofia-Cervello'' Hospital, Sicilian Network for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (SN-IBD), Palermo, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, L Sacco" University of Milan, Via Giovan Battista Grassi 74, Milan 20157, Italy
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Paramsothy S. Travel risk management. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2021; 36 Suppl 1:32-33. [PMID: 33817845 DOI: 10.1111/jgh.15460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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- Sudarshan Paramsothy
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Aluzaite K, Greveson K, Ben-Horin S, Leong R, Haj O, Schultz M. Barriers to international travel in inflammatory bowel disease patients. J Travel Med 2021; 28:5981731. [PMID: 33188596 DOI: 10.1093/jtm/taaa197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2020] [Revised: 09/24/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Inflammatory bowel disease poses substantial challenges to travel. We aimed to investigate inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD)-associated challenges to travel, information-seeking behaviour and associated factors. METHODS We collected data on patients' demographics, disease characteristics, travel barriers, information-seeking behaviour and travel outcomes in UK, Australia, New Zealand and Israel (2016-2018). Summary statistics were used to describe the sample, whereas multivariate binary and nominal logistic regression were used to model the outcome variables. RESULTS Almost 75.4% (1878/2491) participants' data were analysed with 71.14%, 15.4%, 11.2% and 2.1% from UK, Australia, NZ and Israel, respectively (76.3% females, 48.2% 30-49 years old 58.8% Crohn's disease). About 7.7% of study participants sought medical advice/were hospitalised while overseas. About 43.8% cancelled/changed their plans due to IBD. The most common barriers were worry about toilet facilities (76.3%), cleanliness/sanitation (50.9%) and availability of medical care (41.1%). Only 60.5% sought travel advice; the most popular information source was IBD doctor/nurse (32.6%). Almost 32.6% of study participants did not get travel insurance that covered their IBD. Those who did not receive advice or found obtaining travel insurance difficult, were less likely to obtain travel insurance (P < 0.001). Participants who travelled for work were more likely to be hospitalised/seek medical advice overseas and not obtain travel insurance. CONCLUSIONS We report a detailed investigation on the IBD-associated barriers while travelling abroad, common information-seeking behaviours and factors associated with worse outcomes. Importantly, patients from all the surveyed countries provided similar travel barrier and preparation habits, highlighting the consistent nature of the challenge.
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- Kristina Aluzaite
- Department of Medicine, Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin Medical Campus, PO Box 56, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand
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- Gastroenterology Department, Royal Free Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Centre of Gastroenterology, Pond St, Hampstead, London NW3 2QG, UK
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- Sheba Medical Center and Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Derech Sheba 2, Tel Hashomer, 52619, Israel
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- Gastroenterology and Liver Services, Concord Hospital, University of Sydney, Hospital Rd, Concord NSW 2139, Australia
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- Sheba Medical Center and Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Derech Sheba 2, Tel Hashomer, 52619, Israel
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- Department of Medicine, Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin Medical Campus, PO Box 56, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an immune-mediated disease, which often require lifetime treatment with immunomodulators and immunosuppressive drugs. Both IBD and its treatments are associated with an increased risk of infectious disease and mortality. Several of these diseases are vaccine preventable and could be avoided, reducing morbidity and mortality. However, vaccination rates among patients with IBD are lower than in the general population and both patients and doctors are not fully aware of the problem. Education campaigns and well planned vaccination schemes are necessary to improve vaccination coverage in patients with IBD. Immunomodulators and immunosuppressive drugs may reduce the seroprotection levels. For this reason, new vaccination schemes are being studied in patients with IBD. It is therefore important to understand which and when vaccines can be administrated based on immunocompetence or immunosuppression of patients. Usually, live-attenuated vaccines should be avoided in immunosuppressed patients, so assessing vaccination status and planning vaccination before immunosuppressive treatments are pivotal to reduce infection risk. The aim of this review is to increase the awareness of the problem and provide a quick reference for vaccination plan tailoring, especially for gastroenterologists and primary care physicians, who have the skills and knowledge to implement vaccination strategies.
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Farshidpour M, Charabaty A, Mattar MC. Improving immunization strategies in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Ann Gastroenterol 2019; 32:247-256. [PMID: 31040621 PMCID: PMC6479655 DOI: 10.20524/aog.2019.0351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2018] [Accepted: 11/11/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are susceptible to varieties of opportunistic infections due to immunological changes in the setting of their disease and drug-induced immunosuppression. Even though numerous infections can be prevented by vaccine, vaccination in IBD patients is inadequate. Data showed only 9% were vaccinated against pneumococcal infection and 28% described commonly receiving influenza vaccine. This review article discusses the recent immunizations against influenza virus; pneumococcal infection; human papilloma virus; tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis; measles, mumps and rubella; varicella zoster; and herpes zoster for individuals diagnosed with IBD and those patients with drug-related immunosuppression. In addition, this review discusses concerns about IBD patients planning to travel abroad. Immunization status and screening for opportunistic infection need to be addressed in IBD patients at the time of diagnosis and they should be vaccinated accordingly. Generally, standard vaccination strategies should be pursued in IBD patients, although live vaccines should be avoided while they are not immunocompetent.
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- Maham Farshidpour
- Department of Inpatient Medicine, Banner University Medical Center, University of Arizona, Tucson (Maham Farshidpour), USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA (Aline Charabaty, Mark C. Mattar), USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA (Aline Charabaty, Mark C. Mattar), USA
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Rogler G. Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Travelers. Gastroenterol Hepatol (N Y) 2018; 14:377-379. [PMID: 30166951 PMCID: PMC6111504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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- Gerhard Rogler
- Professor, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology University Hospital Zurich Zurich, Switzerland
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Diagnostic and vaccine strategies to prevent infections in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. J Infect 2017; 74:433-441. [PMID: 28263759 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinf.2017.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2016] [Revised: 02/20/2017] [Accepted: 02/22/2017] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has been revolutionized by the use of immunomodulatory agents. Although these potent drugs are effective in controlling disease activity, they also cause an increased risk of new infections or reactivation of latent infections. On these premises, we aimed to provide guidance on the definitions of immunocompromised patients, opportunistic infections and the risk factors associated with their occurrence in an IBD context, and to suggest the proper screening tests for infectious diseases and the vaccination schedules to perform before and/or during therapy with immunomodulators. METHODS All the most recent evidences - filtered by the combined work of gastroenterologists and infectious disease experts - were summarized with the aim to provide a practical standpoint for the physician. RESULTS A systematic screening of all infections which may arise during therapy with immunomodulator drugs is necessary in all patients with IBD. CONCLUSIONS The ideal timing to perform screening tests and vaccinations is at the diagnosis of the disease, regardless of its severity at onset, because the course of IBD and its treatment may vary over time, and an immunocompromised status may hamper efficacy and/or possibility to perform all necessary vaccines.
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Reich JS, Farraye FA, Wasan SK. Preventative Care in the Patient with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: What Is New? Dig Dis Sci 2016; 61:2205-2216. [PMID: 27061291 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-016-4146-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2015] [Accepted: 03/24/2016] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) do not receive routine preventative care at the same rate as general medical patients. This patient population is at increased risk of vaccine preventable illness such as influenza and pneumococcal pneumonia. This review will discuss health maintenance needs and preventative care issues in patients with IBD.
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- Jason S Reich
- Internal Medicine Resident, Boston University Medical Center, Boston, MA, 02118, USA
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- Section of Gastroenterology, Boston Medical Center, Moakley Building 2nd Floor, 830 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118, USA
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- Section of Gastroenterology, Boston Medical Center, Moakley Building 2nd Floor, 830 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118, USA.
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Greveson K, Shepherd T, Mulligan JP, Hamilton M, Woodward S, Norton C, Murray C. Travel health and pretravel preparation in the patient with inflammatory bowel disease. Frontline Gastroenterol 2016; 7:60-65. [PMID: 28839835 PMCID: PMC5369456 DOI: 10.1136/flgastro-2014-100548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2014] [Revised: 03/26/2015] [Accepted: 04/02/2015] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Foreign travel for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) carries an increased risk of travel-related morbidity. There is limited research looking specifically at travel-associated health risks and travel preparation in patients with IBD. The aims of this study are to explore the experience of travel, pretravel preparation undertaken by the patient with IBD and examine IBD healthcare professionals' (HCP) confidence at providing travel advice and the content of that advice. METHODS A survey of patients with IBD attending an outpatient clinic with a separate online survey sent to IBD HCPs recruited using regional and international network databases. RESULTS A total of 132 patients with IBD, Crohn's disease (67/132, 51%), male (60/132, 45%) and 128 HCPs (IBD nurse specialist 113, 88%; IBD physician 15, 12%) completed the questionnaires. IBD affected travel to some extent in 62% (82/132) of patients, and 64% (84/132) had experienced an IBD flare, of whom 64% still travelled overseas during this time. Only 23% (31/132) travellers sought pretravel medical advice and 40% (53/132) obtained travel insurance. Forty-eight per cent of respondents on immunomodulator therapy were unaware of the need to avoid live vaccines. Twenty-seven per cent (34/128) of IBD HCPs are not confident at providing pretravel advice; vaccination advice (54%), obtaining travel insurance (61%) and healthcare abroad (78%) are the areas of most uncertainty. CONCLUSIONS Patients do not seek adequate pretravel advice and consultations for those who do are often deficient. The majority of IBD professionals are not confident to provide comprehensive travel advice. Greater IBD-specific travel education and awareness is needed for both patients with IBD and professionals.
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- Kay Greveson
- Royal Free Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Centre of Gastroenterology, London, UK
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- Royal Free Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Centre of Gastroenterology, London, UK
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- Royal Free Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Centre of Gastroenterology, London, UK
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- Royal Free Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Centre of Gastroenterology, London, UK
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- Royal Free Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Centre of Gastroenterology, London, UK
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- Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Kings College London, London, UK
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- Royal Free Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Centre of Gastroenterology, London, UK
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Greveson K. Developing an evidence-based online travel resource for inflammatory bowel disease. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014. [DOI: 10.12968/gasn.2014.12.10.13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Kay Greveson
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Nurse Specialist, Royal Free Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, England
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Orlicka K, Barnes E, Culver EL. Prevention of infection caused by immunosuppressive drugs in gastroenterology. Ther Adv Chronic Dis 2013; 4:167-85. [PMID: 23819020 PMCID: PMC3697844 DOI: 10.1177/2040622313485275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Immunosuppressive therapy is frequently used to treat gastrointestinal diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease, autoimmune hepatitis, IgG4-related disease (autoimmune pancreatitis and sclerosing cholangitis) and in the post-transplantation setting. These drugs interfere with the immune system. The main safety concern with their use is the risk of infections. Certain infections can be prevented or their impact minimized. Physicians must adopt preventative strategies and should have a high degree of suspicion to recognize infections early and treat appropriately. This article reviews the risk factors for infections, the mechanism of action of immunosuppressive therapy and proposes preventive strategies.
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- Katarzyna Orlicka
- Division of Gastroenterology, Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Sánchez-Tembleque MD, Corella C, Pérez-Calle JL. Vaccines and recommendations for their use in inflammatory bowel disease. World J Gastroenterol 2013; 19:1354-8. [PMID: 23538680 PMCID: PMC3602494 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i9.1354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2012] [Revised: 08/21/2012] [Accepted: 09/19/2012] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The patient with inflammatory bowel disease will be predisposed to numerous infections due their immune status. It is therefore important to understand the immune and serologic status at diagnosis and to put the patient into an adapted vaccination program. This program would be applied differently according to two patient groups: the immunocompromised and the non-immunocompromised. In general, the first group would avoid the use of live-virus vaccines, and in all cases, inflammatory bowel disease treatment would take precedence over vaccine risk. It is important to individualize vaccination schedules according to the type of patient, the treatment used and the disease pattern.In addition, patient with inflammatory bowel disease should be considered for the following vaccines: varicella vaccine, human papilloma virus, influenza, pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine and hepatitis B vaccine.
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Carrera E, Manzano R, Garrido E. Efficacy of the vaccination in inflammatory bowel disease. World J Gastroenterol 2013; 19:1349-53. [PMID: 23538553 PMCID: PMC3602493 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i9.1349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2012] [Revised: 08/21/2012] [Accepted: 08/25/2012] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is associated with conditions that may predispose to infections, such as the lack of an appropriate innate immune response to infectious agents, malnutrition, surgery, and immunosuppressive and biological drugs. Some of these infections may be preventable by vaccination. Therefore, for this particular patient population, the benefits of implementing a well-established immunization protocol in daily clinical practice are potentially even greater than for the general population. In recent years international consensus guidelines have been published, but in spite of theses recommendations, studies have shown that a significant number of patients with IBD remain inadequately immunized. Another important issue regarding immunization in this population is that vaccine efficacy among patients receiving immunosuppressive therapies has been variable. In a healthy population, a humoral immune response to hepatitis B vaccination (HBV) is expected in > 90%, whereas a much lower rate is achieved in the IBD patients. Immunosuppressive, anti-tumor necrosis factor therapy and disease activity have been implicated in the impaired efficacy of the vaccination. The serological response to HBV should be confirmed and patients with an inadequate response should receive a second full series of vaccine. Modified dosing regimens, including doubling the standard antigen dose, might increase the effectiveness. Response to influenza, pneumococcal and tetanus immunization is still not clear, as there are studies that show a normal response to the vaccination while others demonstrate a lack of efficacy. We pose a series of questions on the efficacy of the different vaccinations recommended for IBD patients and attempt to answer them using scientific evidence.
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Cabriada JL, Vera I, Domènech E, Barreiro-de Acosta M, Esteve M, Gisbert JP, Panés J, Gomollón F. [Recommendations of the Spanish Working Group on Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis on the use of anti-tumor necrosis factor drugs in inflammatory bowel disease]. GASTROENTEROLOGIA Y HEPATOLOGIA 2013; 36:127-46. [PMID: 23433780 DOI: 10.1016/j.gastrohep.2013.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2013] [Accepted: 01/21/2013] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- José Luis Cabriada
- Servicio de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Galdakao-Usansolo, Galdakao, Vizcaya, España.
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