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September 19, 2018September 19, 2018

Most IBD Specialists Support Continuing IBD Meds When Traveling to Areas With TB

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About two-thirds of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) specialists worldwide support continuing IBD medications when traveling to tuberculosis (TB)-endemic areas, while about half offer pre-travel advice. The data also show that ... Read more

August 9, 2018August 9, 2018

IBD Increases Risk of Shingles, More Vaccinations Needed, Study Says

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People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) appear to have an increased risk of herpes zoster infection (shingles), and Canadian researchers warn that low vaccination rates have been insufficient to reduce ... Read more

January 27, 2017January 27, 2017

Vaccinations and Other Preventive Care Measures Stressed in New IBD Guideline

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The importance of preventive care to people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is stressed in a new guideline by the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), with specific recommendations of measures IBD ... Read more