Specialized Healthcare and Consultation for Individuals with Congenital and Acquired Immune Deficiencies

The Immunology Department provides comprehensive services for the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of individuals with asthma, allergies, and immune-related disorders.

Allergic and Immune Conditions

• Asthma, eczema, hives, and angioedema

• Food and drug allergies and intolerances

Inflammatory and Autoimmune Diseases

• Recurrent fevers

• Autoimmune diseases

• Vasculitis

• Hyperactivity of specific immune cells (e.g., mast cells, eosinophils)

Congenital and Acquired Immunodeficiencies

Targeted immunotherapies

• Allergy desensitization

• Vaccinations

• Use of immunosuppressive or immune-stimulating medication

• Therapeutic use of antibodies

Vaccinations and Immune Deficiencies

Vaccinations are an important defense against infections.

• Individuals with immune deficiencies should consult their doctor before receiving vaccines.

• Those with severe antibody deficiencies must avoid live attenuated vaccines.

• Nurses offer consultation via phone, Monday to Thursday from 9am to 2pm

Timing of Vaccinations with Immunoglobulin Therapy

• Intravenous: One week before the next dose

• Subcutaneous: 2–3 days before the next dose

Lind – Association for Primary Immunodeficiencies

Learn more about Lind, an organization supporting individuals with congenital immune deficiencies, their families, and healthcare professionals.