Publications by authors named "Philipp Deisl"
Article Synopsis
- Many multiple sclerosis (MS) patients on disease-modifying therapies (DMT) are at higher risk for infections and show weaker responses to vaccinations, making it crucial to check their immunization status before starting DMT.
- A study of 424 MS patients found that while most were vaccinated against common diseases like tetanus and diphtheria, many were under-vaccinated for other illnesses like influenza and pneumonia.
- Younger age, relapsing disease course, and higher education levels were linked to better vaccination rates, while misinformation about vaccines contributed to lower rates, indicating a need for increased educational efforts to improve compliance.
