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Long-term persistence of seroprotection against measles following measles-mumps-rubella vaccination administered before and after pediatric liver transplantation

Published inAmerican journal of transplantation, S1600-6135(24)00440-4
First online date2024-07-18
Abstract

Liver transplantation (LT) recipients are susceptible to infections, including measles. Concerns about the safety and efficacy of live-attenuated vaccines, such as the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, have led to hesitancy among providers in administering them to immunocompromised patients. This 9-year interventional study assessed seroprotection against measles following MMR vaccination in pediatric LT recipients. Of 119 participants enrolled, 60 (50%) were seroprotected against measles after transplantation. Among the 59 nonseroprotected participants, 56 fulfilled safety criteria and received MMR vaccination with a seroprotection rate of 90% (95% confidence interval [CI], 73%-98%) after a first dose, 95% (95% CI, 85%-99%) after primary vaccination with 1 to 3 doses, comparable to nonimmunocompromized populations. However, measles antibodies declined over time, suggesting the need for regular monitoring, and booster doses. Half of the vaccinees (26/53, 49%) subsequently lost seroprotection. Among them, 23 received additional doses of MMR, with a high seroconversion rate. At their last follow-up (median, 6.1 years; interquartile range, 3.0-8.1 after inclusion), 63% (95% CI, 49%-75%) of all vaccinees were seroprotected against measles. In conclusion, MMR vaccination in pediatric LT recipients offers seroprotection against measles, but long-term immunity should be monitored closely.

Keywords
  • Clinical research/practice
  • Clinical trial
  • Infection and infectious agents
  • Liver transplantation/hepatology
  • Measles
  • Mumps
  • Pediatrics
  • Rubella
  • Vaccine
  • Viral infectious disease
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PITTET, Laure et al. Long-term persistence of seroprotection against measles following measles-mumps-rubella vaccination administered before and after pediatric liver transplantation. In: American journal of transplantation, 2024, p. S1600–6135(24)00440–4. doi: 10.1016/j.ajt.2024.07.017
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