Vaccination and their importance for lung transplant recipients in a COVID-19 world.
Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol
; 14(11): 1413-1425, 2021 Nov.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1334128
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Lung transplant patients are immunocompromised because of the medication they receive to prevent rejection, and as a consequence are susceptible to (respiratory) infections. Adequate vaccination strategies, including COVID-19 vaccination, are therefore needed to minimize infection risks. AREAS COVERED The international vaccination guidelines for lung transplant patients are reviewed, including the data on immunogenicity and effectivity of the vaccines. The impact on response to vaccination of the various categories of immunosuppressive drugs, used in the posttransplant period, on response to vaccination is described. A number of immunosuppressive and/or anti-inflammatory drugs also is used for controlling the immunopathology of severe COVID-19. Current available COVID-19 vaccines, both mRNA or adenovirus based are recommended for lung transplant patients. EXPERT OPINION In order to improve survival and quality of life, infections of lung transplant patients should be prevented by vaccination. When possible, vaccination should start already during the pre-transplantation period when the patient is on the waiting list. Booster vaccinations should be given post-transplantation, but only when immunosuppression has been tapered. Vaccine design based on mRNA technology could allow the design of an array of vaccines against other respiratory viruses, offering a better protection for lung transplant patients.Keywords
Full text:
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Quality of Life
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Lung Transplantation
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Vaccination
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Immunocompromised Host
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Immunogenicity, Vaccine
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COVID-19 Vaccines
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Topics:
Vaccines
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
17512433.2021.1961577
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