| Literature DB >> 29339947 |
Jason Reich1, Sharmeel K Wasan1, Francis A Farraye1.
Abstract
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) do not receive routine preventive care at the same rate as the general population. IBD places patients at increased risk for developing vaccine-preventable illnesses. This risk is further exacerbated by immunosuppressive therapy. This article highlights the necessary vaccinations for IBD patients and the timing of vaccination for immunosuppressed patients, and discusses the health maintenance needs and preventive care issues related to heart disease, smoking, osteoporosis, mental health, cervical cancer, and skin cancer.Entities:
Keywords: Vaccination; health maintenance; inflammatory bowel disease; preventive health
Year: 2017 PMID: 29339947 PMCID: PMC5763557
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Gastroenterol Hepatol (N Y) ISSN: 1554-7914