Abstract
ObjectivesPatients with immune-mediated inflammatory disease (IMID) present an increased risk of infection. Here, we present the concept of a preventive consultation called ImmunoStart and the first results of its implementation in the care pathway of patients with IMID.MethodsRelevant information about vaccination history, tuberculosis exposure and other infectious risks were collected through blood sampling, complete anamnesis, chest X-ray and Mantoux test. During the ImmunoStart consultation, vaccination schedules, specific treatments and risk considerations were discussed.ResultsBetween October 2016 and February 2020, 437 patients were seen at an ImmunoStart consultation, mainly referred by rheumatologists (56%), dermatologists (25%) and gastroenterologists (18%). A total of 421 (96%) patients needed at least one vaccine (a mean of 3.3 vaccines per patient). Live attenuated vaccine was indicated for 45 patients (10%), requiring them to reduce or interrupt their immunosuppressive drug(s). Ninety-two patients (21%) were treated for latent tuberculosis infection.ConclusionThis preventive consultation provides a centralized and systematic setting for the direct management of patients with IMID in need of vaccination, treatment of latent disease and specific advice regarding their immunomodulating treatments.
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