A brief guide to immunisation and the immunocompromised child or young person

Abstract

Vaccination of immunocompromised children is challenging both in regards to efficacy and safety. Chloe Watson, Barbara Davies and Claire Camara provide a brief overview 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.