Open AccessCurrent aspects of vaccination of children with rheumatic diseases (reference review)
Author(s) -
Ya. Romanyshyn,
L. Kostiuchenko,
Ya. Boiko
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
bukovinsʹkij medičnij vìsnik
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2413-0737
pISSN - 1684-7903
DOI - 10.24061/2413-0737.xviii.4.72.2014.232
Subject(s) - vaccination , medicine , rheumatic disease , tolerability , immunization , disease , immunology , pediatrics , intensive care medicine , immune system , alternative medicine , pathology
Vaccination is the most effective way of protection against infectious diseases. Children with rheumatic diseases (RD) are at greater risk of infection because both the disease and the therapy, administered to control it affect the functions of the immune system. The paper analyzes existing data in the literature regarding the risk of vaccine-associated autoimmune reactions, as well as the efficacy and tolerability of vaccination in children with RD. Current recommendations for immunization of children with RD, published by experts, are given.