2022
DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10122165
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Safety of Live Immunization in DiGeorge Syndrome: A Retrospective Single-Center Study in Korea, 2005–2021

Abstract: Live immunization is contraindicated in patients with DiGeorge syndrome (DGS). We retrospectively investigated the occurrence of adverse events after live immunization in patients with DGS in Korea. The data of patients matching the International Classification of Disease-10 code of DGS (D82.1) at Severance Hospital Seoul, Korea, were extracted; patients without genetically diagnosed DGS were excluded. Based on T cell immunity status, the included patients were categorized into group A (CD3 < 500 or CD8 <… Show more

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“…However, many individuals with 22q11.2 DS with mild to moderate immunosuppression receive live viral MMR and varicella vaccines despite the known diagnosis and tolerate them well, without serious adverse effects [149,150]. Given the risk of natural infection, the benefits of protection following immunizations with live vaccines outweigh the risks of potential AEFLI.…”
Section: Therapeutic Approachmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, many individuals with 22q11.2 DS with mild to moderate immunosuppression receive live viral MMR and varicella vaccines despite the known diagnosis and tolerate them well, without serious adverse effects [149,150]. Given the risk of natural infection, the benefits of protection following immunizations with live vaccines outweigh the risks of potential AEFLI.…”
Section: Therapeutic Approachmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, many individuals with 22q11.2 DS with mild to moderate immunosuppression, receive live viral MMR and varicella vaccines despite the known diagnosis and tolerate them well without serious adverse effects [144,145]. Given the risk of natural infection, the benefits of protection following immunizations with live vaccines outweigh the risks of potential AEFLI.…”
Section: Therapeutic Approachmentioning
confidence: 99%