World Allergy Organization Journal (Nov 2021)

Allergen Immunotherapy management during vaccinations: An international survey

  • Simonetta Masieri, MD,
  • Claus Bachert, MD, PhD,
  • Pedro Ojeda, MD, MPH,
  • Chang-Keun Kim,
  • Carlo Cavaliere,
  • Giorgio Ciprandi

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 14, no. 11
p. 100601

Abstract

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Vaccination against viral and bacterial pathogens represents a challenging issue in allergic subjects, mainly concerning patients undergoing allergen immunotherapy (AIT). For this reason, an international survey has been performed involving a panel of experts who responded to a series of questions, also concerning the COVID-19 impact on allergen immunotherapy and vaccinations.The results showed that co-administration of vaccines and AIT requires caution, mainly during the pandemic era. Moreover, the choice of AIT product should be oriented considering also the safety profile.

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