Guidance

Immunisation of individuals with underlying medical conditions: the green book, chapter 7

Information for public health professionals on immunisation.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 20 March 2013
• Last updated: 10 January 2020
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  1. 10 January 2020

     Added revised chapter.

  2. 29 September 2016

     Updated version includes clarification on immunisation of asplenics and the addition of morbid obesity as a risk group. It also includes changes to reflect the routine immunisation schedule.

  3. 7 May 2014

     This chapter has been rewritten to bring it into line with current policies and procedures.

  4. 20 March 2013

     First published.

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Immunisation of individuals with underlying medical conditions: the green book, chapter 7

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Chapter 7 update patches

This chapter has been revised to include the updated recommendations on the schedule for immunising individuals with asplenia, splenic dysfunction or severe immunocompromise and advice regarding the removal of the recommendation for an additional Hib vaccine for children and adults with asplenia or splenic dysfunction.

Some medical conditions increase the risk of complications from infectious diseases, and children and adults with such conditions should be immunised as a matter of priority. These groups may also require additional vaccinations or additional doses of vaccines to provide adequate protection.