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PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY
卷 37, 期 2, 页码 449-453出版社
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s00467-021-05256-9
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SARS-CoV-2; COVID-19; mRNA vaccine; Pediatric; Adolescent; Kidney transplant
资金
- [UL1TR001442]
The study found that the response to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines in adolescent kidney transplant recipients is lower compared to the general population but slightly better than in adult solid organ transplant patients. This supports the safety of vaccination in this population and suggests further research is needed to enhance vaccine effectiveness.
Background In the general population, mRNA SARS-CoV-2 vaccines are highly efficacious. Early reports suggest a diminished antibody response in immunosuppressed adult solid organ transplant (SOT) patients, but this has not been reported in pediatrics. Methods Adolescent kidney transplant recipients (KTR) at our center who received both doses of an mRNA SARS-CoV-2 vaccine had SARS-CoV-2 spike (S) protein antibody presence evaluated 4-8 weeks after their second dose of the vaccine as part of routine clinical care. Results Thirteen of 25 fully vaccinated patients (52%) had a positive spike antibody. Median age of participants was 19 years old (IQR 18-20) and the median time from transplant was 5 years (IQR 4-9 years). KTR were treated with an immunosuppression regimen including a calcineurin inhibitor, corticosteroid, and antimetabolite (9 with mycophenolate, 3 with azathioprine, and 1 without an antimetabolite due to viremia). Of those who had an antibody response, fewer had a mycophenolate-containing immunosuppressant regimen than non-responders. There was a trend toward better vaccine response and higher anti-S antibody titers at lower doses of mycophenolate. Three patients with prior COVID-19 infection all had a positive antibody response. Conclusion Our results suggest vaccine response in adolescent KRT is lower than that of the general population, but similar to that previously described in adult SOT patients and slightly better than that seen in adult KTR. This data demonstrates vaccination is safe and supports immunizing KTR who remain hesitant. Future studies should focus on better understanding of the cellular immune response to vaccination and strategies to enhance vaccine immunogenicity in pediatric SOT patients.
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