Abstract

MACIAS-ABRAHAM, Consuelo et al. Immunization of immunocompromised patients in Cuba. Criteria consensus. Rev Cubana Hematol Inmunol Hemoter [online]. 2013, vol.29, n.1, pp.48-58. ISSN 0864-0289.

Immunocompromised patients diagnosed with primary Immunodeficiencies, secondary immunodeficiencies to other diseases and after immunosuppressive therapy such as corticosteroids, chemotherapy and stem cell transplantation, have particular risks to vaccination and therefore the illness susceptibility and state of immunocompetence must be considered. We describe the fundamental criteria for the management of immunization in these patients as a result of consensus among different medical specialties of our National Health System (Immunology, Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases, Genetics and Hematology) with the National Immunization Program.

Keywords : immunization; vaccines; immunodeficiencies; immunocompromised; immunosuppression.

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