Pneumococcal Vaccination of Patients with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Review of International Experience

Abstract

This review summarizes the international experience of pneumococcal immunization of patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). The high efficiency and safety of pneumococcal vaccines in children with JIA is shown. Numerous studies have demonstrated an adequate immune response after vaccination even during therapy with immunosuppressive and genetically engineered biological agents drugs. Prevention of the pneumococcal infection helps avoid the development of pneumonia in patients with JIA.

Keywords

• дети
• ювенильный идиопатический артрит
• вакцинация
• пневмококковая инфекция
• профилактика
• безопасность