The impact of a pneumococcal vaccination on disease activity in children and adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease: a 2-year prospective study

Puntos clave

• To evaluate the impact of pneumococcal vaccination on disease activity in children with inflammatory bowel disease.
• Conducted a 2-year prospective study
• Included children and adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease
• Administered a single dose of PCV13 before monitoring disease activity
• Pneumococcal vaccination did not increase disease activity
• Findings observed during a 24-month follow-up period