A brief guide to immunisation and the immunocompromised child or young person.
- Resource Type
- Academic Journal
- Authors
- Watson, Chloe; Davies, Barbara; Camara, Claire
- Source
- British Journal of Nursing (BR J NURS), 11/10/2022; 31(20): 1029-1032. (4p)
- Subject
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 0966-0461
Immunisation in children with a compromised immune system is not straightforward. Children with autoimmune disorders are especially at risk of vaccine-preventable diseases due to their underlying disease and the immunosuppressive treatment that is often required for a long period. This article explores some of the complexities that need to be considered when planning individual vaccination programmes.