Immunization with the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine in children before and after liver transplantation

Vaccination against Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) is currently not established in immuosuppressed patients. Moreover, there are only few studies which focus on effectivity and durability of immunization results with live attenuated vaccinations. Patients and methods: Data from 60 children before and after liver transplantation were analysed retrospectively. Patient charts were reviewed according to MMR-vaccination, seroconversion to protective measles titers, and the periode of positive measles titers post transplantation. The mean age at transplantation was 33 months (3 months to 15 years). Results: Prae LTX: of…