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  • Rheumatology
  • Immunology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARDs) have increased susceptibility to infections.
  • Biologic therapies improve ARD treatment but elevate infection risk.
  • No formal vaccination guidelines exist for ARD patients on biologics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically analyze data on vaccines and biologics.
  • To provide evidence-based vaccination recommendations for adult ARD patients on biologics.

Main Methods:

  • Medline (PubMed) search from 1970 to January 2014.
  • Systematic review and analysis of existing literature.

Main Results:

  • Biologic therapies are associated with an increased risk of infection.
  • Vaccination is a practical strategy to prevent infections in this population.
  • Specific immunizations are recommended based on current data.

Conclusions:

  • Vaccination is essential for preventing infections in ARD patients treated with biologics.
  • Formal recommendations are needed to guide clinical practice.
  • Proactive immunization strategies can mitigate infection risks.