Journal article

Timing of Live Attenuated Vaccination in Infants Exposed to Infliximab or Adalimumab in Utero: A Prospective Cohort Study in 107 Children

Z Liu, M Julsgaard, X Zhu, J Martin, ML Barclay, N Cranswick, PR Gibson, RB Gearry, J Van Der Giessen, SJ Connor, O Rosella, A Grosen, C Toong, E Flanagan, JW Wieringa, C Janneke Van Der Woude, SJ Bell, S Kanis, J Fallingborg, CL Hvas Show all

Journal of Crohn S and Colitis | Published : 2022

Abstract

Background and Aims: For infants exposed in utero to anti-tumour necrosis factor-α [TNF] medications, it is advised that live-attenuated vaccinations be postponed until the drug is cleared, but little is known about time to clearance. To minimize delays before live-attenuated vaccination can be given, we aimed to develop a pharmacokinetic model to predict time-to-clearance in infants exposed during pregnancy. Methods: We prospectively followed in utero infliximab/adalimumab-exposed infants of mothers with inflammatory bowel disease across four countries between 2011 and 2018. Infants with a detectable anti-TNF umbilical-cord level and at least one other blood sample during the first year of ..

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