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Burden of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases in People Living with HIV

Authors :
Hady Samaha
Arda Yigitkanli
Amal Naji
Bahaa Kazzi
Ralph Tanios
Serena Maria Dib
Ighovwerha Ofotokun
Nadine Rouphael
Source :
Vaccines, Vol 12, Iss 7, p 780 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2024.

Abstract

Vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) pose a serious public health concern for people living with HIV (PLH). PLH experience a delayed and weakened response to many vaccines available, compared to the general population. Lower seroconversion rates, along with a decreased efficacy and durability of vaccines, increases the susceptibility of PLH to VPDs. Vaccination guidelines specifically targeting this population have been modified to overcome these challenges. However, vaccine uptake remains suboptimal due to multiple barriers, highlighting the need for further studies and the additional implementation of public health measures specifically tailored to PLH.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2076393X
Volume :
12
Issue :
7
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Vaccines
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.71e9955cf2846998ae5750b4563b752
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines12070780