Executive Summary: 2013 IDSA Clinical Practice Guideline for Vaccination of the Immunocompromised Host. (1st February 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rubin, Lorry G.; Levin, Myron J.; Ljungman, Per; Davies, E. Graham; Avery, Robin; Tomblyn, Marcie; Bousvaros, Athos; Dhanireddy, Shireesha; Sung, Lillian; Keyserling, Harry; Kang, Insoo
• Is Part Of: Clinical infectious diseases. Volume 58:Number 3(2014)
• Page Start: 309
• Page End: 318
• Publication Date: 2014-02-01
• Subjects: vaccination -- immunization -- immunocompromised patients -- immunosuppression -- asplenic patients -- immunodeficiency patients; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; 616.905
• DOI: 10.1093/cid/cit816
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1058-4838

Abstract

Abstract: An international panel of experts prepared an evidenced-based guideline for vaccination of immunocompromised adults and children. These guidelines are intended for use by primary care and subspecialty providers who care for immunocompromised patients. Evidence was often limited. Areas that warrant future investigation are highlighted.