Back to Search
Start Over
SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Coverage in Italian Children with Celiac Disease.
- Source :
-
Journal of Clinical Medicine . Oct2024, Vol. 13 Issue 19, p5851. 11p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
-
Abstract
- Background: Celiac disease (CD) is the most common multisystemic autoimmune disorder affecting the pediatric population. However, little data is available regarding SARS-CoV-2 vaccination coverage in pediatric patients with CD. This study aims to evaluate the adherence to national recommendations for SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in children and adolescents with CD and its variation over time. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed medical charts and electronic registry records of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination of patients aged 0–19 years diagnosed with CD in a tertiary center. The vaccination coverage was evaluated according to age groups (young children, children, and adolescents), considering the patients' eligibility for vaccination at different times. Results: Among the 172 patients enrolled, 44.8% received at least one dose of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, showing no significant differences compared to the Italian population of similar age. Vaccination coverage demonstrated a progressive reduction after an initial peak (up to 65.5% in December 2021) concomitant with a gradual extension of vaccinable eligibility and falling SARS-CoV-2 infections. Histological diagnosis and the presence of other associated autoimmune diseases were associated with higher levels of adherence to vaccination. Conclusions: Adherence to the SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in young Italian children with CD was very low, while it was better in adolescents and patients with other associated autoimmune diseases. Vaccine hesitancy remains a concern, particularly among those diagnosed using the biopsy-sparing approach. Hesitancy increased during the pandemic period, suggesting the need for ongoing efforts to improve adherence to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination recommendations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20770383
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 19
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Clinical Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 180273967
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13195851