Review of the unmet medical need for vaccination in adults with immunocompromising conditions: An Indian perspective
| Autor: | Ashok Vaid, Neha Rastogi, T. Mark Doherty, Peter San Martin, Yashpal Chugh |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2023 |
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| Zdroj: | Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, Vol 19, Iss 2 (2023) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2164-5515 2164-554X 21645515 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/21645515.2023.2224186 |
| Popis: | Immunocompromised (IC) populations are at increased risk of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs). In India, the concern of VPDs in IC populations is particularly acute due to the prevalence of crowded living situations, poor sanitation and variable access to healthcare services. We present a narrative review of IC-related disease and economic burden, risk of VPDs and vaccination guidelines, based on global and India-specific literature (2000–2022). IC conditions considered were cancer, diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, respiratory disorders, disorders treated with immunosuppressive therapy, and human immune deficiency virus (HIV). The burden of IC populations in India is comparable to the global population, except for cancer and HIV, which have lower prevalence compared with the global average. Regional and socioeconomic inequalities exist in IC prevalence; VPDs add to the burden of IC conditions, especially in lower income strata. Adult vaccination programs could improve health and reduce the economic impact of VPDs in IC populations. |
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