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New Guidelines Target Preventive Gaps in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

New clinical recommendations detail updated vaccination and screening protocols to reduce infection and cancer risks in adults with inflammatory bowel disease, particularly those on immune-modifying therapies.

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  1. Vaccination is crucial for IBD patients at risk of infections.
  2. Pneumococcal vaccine recommended for adults 50+.
  3. Cancer screenings for cervical and skin cancers advised.
  4. Emphasis on influenza and RSV vaccinations.
  5. IBD treatment may affect vaccine responses.
  6. Smoking cessation counseling is vital.
  7. Varicella immunity should be verified before immunotherapy.
  8. Multi-disciplinary approach recommended for preventive care.

Source: AJG

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