Clinical and Experimental Hepatology

Abstract

1/2025 vol. 11
Review paper

Recommended vaccinations for patients with chronic liver diseases

  1. Department of Infectious Disease and Hepatology, Medical University of Wroclaw, Wroclaw, Poland
  2. First Department of Infectious Diseases, J. Gromkowski Specialistic Regional Hospital, Wroclaw, Poland
Clin Exp HEPATOL 2025; 11, 1: 1-8
Online publish date: 2025/03/31
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Patients with chronic liver diseases, particularly those with liver cirrhosis, are more vulnerable to severe superinfections compared to the general population. They face an increased risk of liver function decompensation and mortality when contracting viral or bacterial infections. Vaccination is crucial in mitigating these risks, yet its efficacy in this patient group may be limited. Despite the safety of vaccines, their effectiveness in individuals with chronic liver diseases remains constrained. A significant challenge is the inadequate implementation of vaccination protocols, often due to insufficient communication and recommendations from physicians, including hepatologists, and the high cost of vaccines.
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