Journal of Travel Medicine · 2009 · 31 citations · 9 references
Veterinary MedicineImmunologyInfectious DiseasesImmunizationTransplant ImmunologyVaccinologyAdult ImmunizationImmunization PracticeLive Attenuated VaccinesVaccinationViral VaccinesYellow FeverInfections After TransplantationTransplant ImmunogenicityTransplant VaccinationVaccination In Immunocompromised HostsVaccination In Transplant RecipientsVaccination Responses After TransplantYellow Fever VaccinationYellow Fever Virus
Vaccination against yellow fever is effective, but available live virus vaccines are not recommended for use in immunocompromised or elderly patients. We report the successful and uneventful immunization of a 62-year-old man with a history of allogeneic bone marrow transplant and discuss evidence for this recommendation.
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