Infectious complications are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with primary
or secondary immunodeficiency. Prevention of infectious diseases by vaccines is among the …

Immunocompromised patients have increased susceptibility to vaccine-preventable
infections. Thus, vaccination is a critical issue in this population. Vaccines are usually …

Primary immunodeficiency disorders (PIDs) are a heterogeneous group of rare, congenital
and genetically determined conditions caused by one or more defects of innate and/or …

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 …

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients remain at increased risk of infection
including vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccines are therefore critical components in the …

The increasing number of immunocompromised persons both in industrialized countries and
the developing world are at higher risk of acquiring certain diseases. Health professionals …

Clin Microbiol Infect 2012; 18 (Suppl. 5): 93–99 Abstract Vaccination of
immunocompromised patients is challenging both regarding efficacy and safety. True …

Background Immunosuppressed patients are at risk of severe viral infections-related
complications. National and international vaccination guidelines have been developed to …

Vaccine-preventable diseases and their related complications are associated with increased
morbidity and mortality in patients with altered immunocompetence. Optimised immunisation …

The development of vaccination is a major achievement in modern medicine. However,
children treated with immunosuppression may not at all, or only in part, receive routine …