Pneumococcal Vaccine in Patients with Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Receiving Biologic Therapy: International Practice Review

Abstract

International practice of immunization against pneumococcus in patients with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (SJIA) receiving biological therapy is generalized in this review. High efficiency and safety of pneumococcal vaccines in children with SJIA is presented. Numerous researches show the adequate immune response after vaccination as well as alongside with genetically engineered biologic drugs therapy. Prevention of pneumococcal disease in patients with SJIA reduces the risk of development of pneumococcal diseases severe complications.

Keywords

• дети
• системный ювенильный идиопатический артрит
• вакцинация
• пневмококковая инфекция
• профилактика
• эффективность
• безопасность
• биологическая терапия
• генно-инженерные биологические препараты