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ArticleTherapeutic advances in vaccines and immunotherapy2020

Optimising immunisation in children with 22q11 microdeletion.

Angela Berkhout, Kahn Preece, Vanil Varghese, Vinita Prasad, Helen Heussler, Julia Clark, Sophie C H Wen

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Article in Therapeutic advances in vaccines and immunotherapy, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6citing papers in PubMed
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 6 citations in OpenAlex.

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  3. Vaccine immunity in patients with 22q11.2 microdeletion syndrome.Pediatric allergy and immunology : official publication of the European Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology · 2025
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  6. Evaluation of rotavirus vaccine administration among a 22q11.2DS patient population.Allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology : official journal of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology · 2022
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Angela BerkhoutThe Queensland Children's Hospital Brisbane, Infection Prevention & Managament, 501 Stanley St, South Brisbane, QLD 4101, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6173-7768
Kahn PreeceThe John Hunter Children's Hospital, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.
Vanil VargheseThe Queensland Children's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Vinita PrasadThe Queensland Children's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Helen HeusslerThe Queensland Children's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Julia ClarkThe Queensland Children's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Sophie C H WenThe Queensland Children's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
The University of Queensland · AUJohn Hunter Hospital · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe condition known as 22q11 microdeletion syndrome has a broad phenotypic spectrum, with many affected individuals experiencing mild-to-moderate immunodeficiency. Currently, there are significant variations in live vaccine practices and immunological testing prior to live vaccine administration due to safety concerns and limited established guidelines.

methodsQueensland Children's Hospital (QCH) Child Development Unit, offers a state-wide 22q11 microdeletion clinic. This is a retrospective single-centre review, capturing the majority of children with 22q11 microdeletion in Queensland, Australia. We describe the live vaccination status of 134 children, age 0 to 18 years under our care between 2000 and 2018, adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) and the proportion of children who received additional pneumococcal coverage. An immunological investigation pathway prior to live vaccine administration is proposed.

resultsOf the 134 children, 124 were eligible for live vaccinations as per the Australian National Immunisation Program: 82% had received dose one of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, 77% had completed MMR dose two and 66% had completed varicella immunisation. There were no AEFI notifications reported. Of the total sample of children, 18% received a fourth dose of conjugate pneumococcal vaccine (Prevenar 7 or 13) and 16% received a dose of Pneumovax 23 from 4 years of age. Immunology workup practices were demonstrated to vary widely prior to live vaccine administration. Most patients' immune profiles were consistent with mild-to-moderate immunodeficiency.

conclusionWe propose an immunological investigation and vaccination pathway with the aim of providing guidance and consistency to clinicians caring for children with 22q11 microdeletion.

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22q11 microdeletion syndromeDiGeorge syndromeimmunisationvelo-cardiofacial syndrome

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PMID33150298
PMCPMC7580130
OpenAlexW3096815338

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