Journal of Multiple Sclerosis
ISSN - 2376-0389NLM - 101654564
Siriraj Neuroimmunology Center, Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
Research Article
Vaccination Coverage in Patients with Idiopathic Inflammatory Central Nervous System Demyelinating Diseases at Siriraj hospital, a Single-center Experience
Author(s): Onpawee Sangsai, Tatchaporn Ongphichetmetha, Malinee Chunsangchan, Sasitorn Siritho* and Jiraporn Jitprapaikulsan
Introduction: Individuals with Idiopathic Inflammatory Central Nervous System Demyelinating Diseases have an elevated risk for infection. Vaccination is key to reducing infection.
Objective: This study aimed to determine vaccination coverage, the adverse effects of vaccination, and general vaccination knowledge in the patients.
Methods: A single-center cross-sectional study in the Multiple Sclerosis Clinic at Siriraj Hospital, Thailand, was performed using the designed questionnaires.
Results: Of 100 participants, 90% were female, with a mean (SD) age of 46.2 (12.9). Overall, all received compulsory vaccine coverage. For optional vaccines, the coverage was lower-than-expected, with rates of 3%, 4%, and 3% for human papilloma virus, pneumococcal, and zoster vaccine, respectively. Only 28% .. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2376-0389.23.10.3.486
