A brief guide to immunisation and the immunocompromised child or young person. (2nd January 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Watson, Chloe; Davies, Barbara; Camara, Claire
• Is Part Of: Practice nursing. Volume 34:Number 1(2023)
• Page Start: 28
• Page End: 32
• Publication Date: 2023-01-02
• Subjects: Immunisation -- Immunosuppression -- Vaccination -- Children and young people; Nursing -- Practice -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 610.730941
• DOI: 10.12968/pnur.2023.34.1.28
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0964-9271

Abstract

Abstract : Vaccination of immunocompromised children is challenging both in regards to efficacy and safety. Chloe Watson, Barbara Davies and Claire Camara provide a brief overview 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.