Immunologic response of mRNA SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in adolescent kidney transplant recipients.
Clarkson R CraneErin PhebusElizabeth IngulliPublished in: Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany) (2021)
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.