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Are there immunization considerations for JIA patients using ENBREL?

April 26, 2017considerations enbrel Immunization jia Patients

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Are there immunization considerations for JIA patients using ENBREL?

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Patients receiving ENBREL may receive concurrent vaccinations, except for live vaccines. No data are available on the secondary transmission of infection by live vaccines in patients receiving ENBREL. It is recommended that JIA patients, if possible, be brought up-to-date with all immunizations in agreement with current immunization guidelines prior to initiating ENBREL therapy. Patients with a significant exposure to varicella virus should temporarily discontinue ENBREL therapy and be considered for prophylactic treatment with Varicella Zoster Immune Globulin.