What does it mean to be Immunocompromised?

December 21, 2018

Immunosuppression is a reduction of the activation or effectiveness of the immune system. A person who is undergoing immunosuppression, or whose immune system is weak for some other reasons is said to be immunocompromised.

This can occur as an adverse reaction to treatment or it can be caused by certain medical conditions. As the immune system and its ability to fight infection is reduced, it is important that exposure to infectious diseases in this group is restricted or limited dependent upon the situation, the persons vaccination history and the infection itself following a risk assessment.

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Please contact Occupational Health if any further advice on any restrictions or modifications to practice is required.