A brief guide to immunisation and the immunocompromised child or young person. (10th November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Watson, Chloe; Davies, Barbara; Camara, Claire
• Is Part Of: British journal of nursing. Volume 31:Number 20(2022)
• Page Start: 1029
• Page End: 1032
• Publication Date: 2022-11-10
• Subjects: Immunisation -- Vaccination -- Immunosuppression -- Children and young people; Nursing -- Periodicals; 610.73
• DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2022.31.20.1029
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0966-0461

Abstract

Abstract : Immunisation in children with a compromised immune system is not straightforward. Children with autoimmune disorders are especially at risk of vaccine-preventable diseases due to their underlying disease and the immunosuppressive treatment that is often required for a long period. This article explores some of the complexities that need to be considered when planning individual vaccination programmes.