Bernard Khor, Noemi A Spinazzi, Lina R Patel, Erika Chelales, Nicole Baumer, Peter Bulova, Brian Chicoine, Arturo Borzutzky, Hana M El Sahly, Joaquin M Espinosa, Melissa D Gans, Andrew A McCormick, Rebecca Partridge, Eric Rubenstein, Jonathan D Santoro, Cate Speake, Juanita Valdes Camacho, Kishore Vellody
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Abstract
Although individuals with Down syndrome (DS) remain highly vulnerable to severe infections, vaccination remains underutilized. Here we review, specific to people with DS, the safety and efficacy of vaccination, drivers of susceptibility to infection, and existing and emerging opportunities to improve vaccine response. We find that vaccines are generally safe and immunogenic in individuals with DS, although continued research is essential to improve vaccine efficacy and health outcomes.
NPJ VaccinesImmunology and Microbiology-Immunology
CiteScore
11.90
自引率
4.30%
发文量
146
审稿时长
11 weeks
期刊介绍:
Online-only and open access, npj Vaccines is dedicated to highlighting the most important scientific advances in vaccine research and development.