Postgraduate Course at DDW: Complete Clinical Updates for Today's Practice | May 2025-UPDATING VACCINATIONS AND HEALTH MAINTENANCE IN THE IMMUNOCOMPROMISED PATIENT

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In this lecture, Dr. Frank Ferre, a Medicine Professor at Mayo Clinic in Florida, focuses on vaccination and health maintenance for patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). He emphasizes identifying gaps in health maintenance and acknowledges the increased infection risks for IBD patients, including those related to vaccines such as pneumococcal vaccine, herpes zoster, and RSV.<br /><br />Dr. Ferre discusses vaccination strategies for immunocompromised patients, including IBD and liver transplant patients, highlighting the importance of timely vaccines and healthcare maintenance practices. He also notes the critical role of providing vaccinations prior to immunosuppressive therapy and assures that vaccines do not exacerbate IBD symptoms.<br /><br />Additionally, Dr. Ferre reviews recommended cancer screenings and addresses health concerns like anxiety and depression, smoking cessation, and nutritional assessments. Special emphasis is placed on vaccinations, both for immediate needs and long-term health to prevent severe infections.<br /><br />He stresses the need for practitioners to own the vaccination discussions with patients, collaborating with specialists when needed and adapting guidelines to individual patient requirements. Overall, he underscores the significance of proactive health strategies to mitigate risks associated with immunocompromised conditions.

Keywords

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

vaccination

health maintenance

immunocompromised patients

infection risks

cancer screenings

immunosuppressive therapy

nutritional assessments

proactive health strategies