Vaccination Status in Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Author Information
Author(s): Crawford Nigel W, Catto-Smith Anthony G, Oliver Mark R, Cameron Donald J S, Buttery Jim P
Primary Institution: Royal Children's Hospital (RCH), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Hypothesis
What is the compliance with vaccination guidelines for children and adolescents diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?
Conclusion
The study found poor compliance with recommended vaccines among IBD patients, highlighting the need for improved vaccination strategies.
Supporting Evidence
- 90% of children with complete immunization information were up-to-date with routine vaccinations.
- Only 5% received a recommended pneumococcal vaccine booster.
- 10% had evidence of ever receiving a seasonal influenza vaccine.
Takeaway
Kids with inflammatory bowel disease need vaccines to stay healthy, but many aren't getting them.
Methodology
A retrospective review of immunization status was conducted using hospital records, telephone interviews with parents, and checks against vaccination registers.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to low recruitment for telephone surveys and reliance on parental reporting.
Limitations
The study was retrospective and may not include all IBD patients, particularly those not on the register.
Participant Demographics
Median age at diagnosis was 12.1 years, 50% were female, and 75% had Crohn's disease.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.002
Confidence Interval
95% CI 77%; 97%
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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