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ArticleFrontiers in transplantation2023

Worldwide variations in COVID-19 vaccination policies and practices in liver transplant settings: results of a multi-society global survey.

Tommaso Di Maira, Carmen Vinaixa, Manhal Izzy, Francesco Paolo Russo, Varvara A Kirchner, Ashwin Rammohan, Luca Saverio Belli, Wojciech Grzegorz Polak, Thomas Berg, Marina Berenguer

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Tommaso Di Maira *Liver Transplantation and Hepatology Unit, Hospital Universitari I Politècnic La Fe, Valencia, Spain.
Carmen Vinaixa *Liver Transplantation and Hepatology Unit, Hospital Universitari I Politècnic La Fe, Valencia, Spain.
Manhal Izzy *Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States.
Francesco Paolo Russo *Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University Hospital Padua, Padua, Italy.
Varvara A Kirchner *Division of Abdominal Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, United States.
Ashwin Rammohan *The Institute of Liver Disease & Transplantation, Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, India.
Luca Saverio Belli *Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Niguarda Hospital, Milan, Italy.
Wojciech Grzegorz Polak *Department of Surgery, Division of HPB and Transplant Surgery, Erasmus MC Transplant Institute, University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Thomas Berg *Division of Hepatology, Department of Medicine II, Leipzig University, Medical Center, Leipzig, Germany.
Marina Berenguer *Liver Transplantation and Hepatology Unit, Hospital Universitari I Politècnic La Fe, Valencia, Spain.

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Abstract

Background: Despite the WHO's report of 24 available SARS-CoV-2 vaccines, limited data exist regarding vaccination policies for liver transplant (LT) patients. To address this, we conducted a global multi-society survey (EASL-ESOT-ELITA-ILTS) in LT centers. Methods: A digital questionnaire assessing vaccine policies, safety, efficacy, and center data was administered online to LT centers. Results: Out of 168 responding centers, 46.4%, 28%, 13.1%, 10.7%, and 1.8% were from European, American, Western Pacific, Southeast Asian, and Eastern Mediterranean Regions. Most LT centers prioritized COVID-19 vaccine access for LT patients (76%) and healthcare workers (86%), while other categories had lower priority (30%). One-third of responders recommended mRNA vaccine exclusively, while booster doses were widely recommended (81%). One-third conducted post-vaccine liver function tests post COVID-19 vaccine. Only 16% of centers modified immunosuppression, and mycophenolate discontinuation or modification was the main approach. Side effects were seen in 1 in 1,000 vaccinated patients, with thromboembolism, acute rejection, and allergic reaction being the most severe. mRNA showed fewer side effects (-3.1, Conclusion: COVID-19 vaccines and booster doses were widely used among LT recipients and healthcare workers, without a specific vaccine preference. Preventative immunosuppression adjustment post-vaccination was uncommon. mRNA vaccines demonstrated a favorable safety profile in this population.

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