A Survey of Immunization Practices in Patients With Congenital Heart Disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Congenital heart disease, the most common congenital anomaly, often presents in neonates. Because of perceived risks, health care providers may consider deferring immunizations in this population. We sought to understand the perceived risk of immunizations in those providing health care to children with particular heart conditions.

Methods

A survey, which included 6 hypothetical scenarios assessing immunization recommendations, was distributed internationally to relevant health care providers, and responses were compared between the different scenarios.

Results

Majority of responses (n = 142) were from paediatric cardiologists (n = 98; 69%) and nurse practitioners (n = 27; 19%) located in the United States (n = 77; 54%) or Canada (n = 53; 37%) working in ac

SUBMITTER: Sanatani G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10642143 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature