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Optimizing Immunization Strategies in Adult Patients With Chronic Liver Disease and Liver Transplant Recipients.

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Patients with chronic liver disease (CLD) and liver transplant recipients are at increased risk for infections from vaccine-preventable diseases. Gastroenterologists and hepatologists should assess patient immunization history, and necessary vaccinations should be given as soon as possible. Vaccines demonstrate superior immunogenicity when given earlier in the course of liver disease and prior to transplant. This article summarizes recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for vaccinations in patients with CLD and liver transplant recipients, and includes a discussion of the influenza, herpes zoster, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, pneumococcal, human papillomavirus, and COVID-19 vaccines.

Source: PubMed

Authors: Stacey Rolak, Adnan Said, Rita German, Mary S Hayney, Freddy Caldera

Institutions: Mayo Clinic, University of Wisconsin–Madison

Language: English

Topic: Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4229056069

FWCI: 1.264

Cites: 90

Cited by: 6

Related to: 10