title: The appropriate use of vaccines in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
abstract: An increasing majority of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) will be placed on immunosuppressive medications, thus increasing their susceptibility to infections. Although many of these infections are preventable through the use of vaccinations, vaccines seem to be underutilized in IBD patients. This article reviews current immunization guidelines and makes evidence-based recommendations regarding the appropriate use of vaccinations for patients with IBD.
authors: Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC.
authors: Nilesh
authors: N
authors: Lodhia
mesh_terms: D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D007114:Immunization / Q000379:methods; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015212:Inflammatory Bowel Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D014612:Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage*
chemical_list: D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D014612:Vaccines