MAURIVAX: A Vaccination Campaign Project in a Hospital Environment for Patients Affected by Autoimmune Diseases and Adult Primary Immunodeficiencies.

ABSTRACT: Background: Patients with autoimmune diseases (ADs) and primary immunodeficiencies (PIDs) are characterized by an increased risk of noninvasive and widespread infections as they are considered frail patients. In addition, many flares of the underlying disease are reported after routine vaccinations. To date, the vaccination rate in these two populations is suboptimal. According to the latest guidelines, targeted interventions are needed, such as strengthening the network of vaccination activities. Our project aimed to propose a pilot network for carrying out the recommended vaccinations in frail patients. Methods: The Allergy and Immunology Center of the Mauriziano Hospital in Turin, Italy started the "Maurivax" project, a facilitated pathway for frail patients to administer

SUBMITTER: Ridolfi I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10610841 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature