Immunization of Solid Organ Transplant Candidates and Recipients: A 2022 Update.

Hannah Bahakel, Amy G Feldman, Lara Danziger-Isakov

Journal: Infectious disease clinics of North America 2023;37(3):427-441

PMID: 37142511

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Abstract

Immunizations are a relatively safe and cost-effective intervention to prevent morbidity and mortality associated with vaccine preventable infection (VPIs). As such, immunizations are a critical part of the care of pre and posttransplant patients and should be prioritized. New tools are needed to continue to disseminate and implement the most up-to-date vaccine recommendations for the SOT population. These tools will help both primary care providers and multi-disciplinary transplant team members taking care of transplant patients to stay abreast of evidence-based best practices regarding the immunization of the SOT patient.

Address: Division of Infectious Diseases, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229-3026, USA.; Section of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Digestive Health Institute, University of Colorado School of Medicine and Children's Hospital Colorado, 13123 East 16th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045, USA.; Division of Infectious Diseases, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229-3026, USA; Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].

DOI: 10.1016/j.idc.2023.03.004

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MeSH Terms: Humans, Immunization, Organ Transplantation, Postoperative Complications, Transplant Recipients, Vaccination, Vaccines