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Vaccines While Immunosuppressed

By Vincent Iannelli, MD / July 26, 2018 July 26, 2018 / asplenia, cancer, contraindications, FluMist, herd immunity, immune system, Immunization Schedules, immunocompromised, johns Hopkins, live vaccines, measles exposure, measles outbreaks, medical exemptions, morals, risks, shedding, smallpox vaccine, stem cell transplant, unvaccinated

Whether your child is immunosuppressed or you are around someone with a condition that leaves them immunocompromised, getting vaccinated is important.

How Anti-Vaccine Are You? Take Our Quiz.

By Vincent Iannelli, MD / June 13, 2018 June 13, 2018 / alternative vaccine schedules, anti-vaccine talking points, asplenia, Ebola vaccine, hiding in the herd, high risk, measles, measles outbreaks, meningitis, pregnancy, rabies, regret, risks, tetanus shots, travel vaccines

Want to know how anti-vaccine you really are? Take our quiz.

Vaccines for Kids with Asplenia

By Vincent Iannelli, MD / June 13, 2018 June 13, 2018 / asplenia, Bexsero, Hib, high risk, MenB, Pneumovax, Prevnar, sickle cell disease, splenectomy, Trumenba

Children with asplenia typically need extra vaccines and protection against pneumococcal disease, Hib, and meningococcal disease.

Understanding the Recommendations to Get a Men B Vaccine

By Vincent Iannelli, MD / June 12, 2018 June 12, 2018 / AAP, ACIP, asplenia, benefits, category B, complement deficiency, development, hereditary spherocytosis, high risk, ITP, Kawasaki disease, MenB, meningococcal outbreaks, regret, risks, serogroup B, sickle cell disease, Soliris, splenectomy, teens, vaccine pipeline, Vaccines

Do your teens need a Men B vaccine?

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