Vaccination of immunosuppressed patients

Abstract

Chronically ill patients with a weak immune system are at increased risk of severe infections, often as a result of immunomodulatory therapy rather than the underlying disease. Many patients in this group exhibit reduced vaccine responses and require tailored vaccination regimens. Following the launch of the national Adult Immunisation Programme, all doctors must stay abreast of current guidance on vaccination in immunosuppressed patients. This clinical review article summarises interdisciplinary knowledge on patients with a reduced vaccine response.