While vaccines are often recommended for many high risk conditions, did you know that they are actually REQUIRED before treating some others? Take paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria or PNH for example. “Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) i…
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Show Me The Insert – PNH Medications Edition

By Vincent Iannelli, MD on September 23, 2024

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Vaccination is essential for patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) prior to receiving treatments like eculizumab and iptacocan, as these medications increase the risk of vaccine-preventable diseases. Specifically, meningococcal vaccines are mandated due to the heightened risk of meningococcal disease in individuals receiving complement inhibitor therapy.

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