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[The immunosuppressed traveler : vaccination guidelines]
Gilles Eperon1, Silja Bühler2, Natalia Enriquez3
1Service de médecine tropicale et humanitaire, Département de médecine communautaire, de premier recours et des urgences, HUG, 1211 Genève 14.
Revue Medicale Suisse
|May 4, 2018
Summary
Immunosuppressed individuals can travel safely with proper pre-travel consultations and vaccinations. This updated review addresses the growing number of travelers requiring specialized medical advice for international trips.
Area of Science:
- Travel Medicine
- Immunology
- Public Health
Context:
- Increasing number of immunosuppressed travelers globally.
- Improved management allows for international travel for immunocompromised patients.
- Availability of new immunosuppressive agents necessitates updated guidance.
Purpose:
- To provide an updated review on pre-travel consultation and vaccinations for immunosuppressed travelers.
- To address the specific challenges and risks associated with international travel for immunocompromised individuals.
- To inform healthcare providers on current recommendations for this growing patient population.
Summary:
- Highlights the increased feasibility of international travel for immunosuppressed patients due to advancements in medical management.
- Emphasizes the critical importance of pre-travel medical consultations and appropriate vaccinations to mitigate risks of travel-related diseases.
- Discusses the need for updated guidelines considering the expanding range of immunosuppressive therapies.
Impact:
- Aims to enhance the safety and well-being of immunosuppressed travelers.
- Provides essential information for clinicians managing immunocompromised patients planning international travel.
- Contributes to the prevention of travel-related illnesses in a vulnerable population.
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