Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinical Care Pathways

Vaccinations and IBD

This IBD clinical care pathway is a guide for healthcare providers to reduce the risk of vaccine-preventable illnesses developing in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

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This Clinical Care Pathway was updated from the previous December 2024 version.

Disclaimer
Clinical care pathways are not a substitute for the personalized judgement and care of a trained healthcare professional. 

Dr. Jennifer deBruyn (University of Calgary) and Dr. Karen Kroeker (University of Alberta) are the leads for this clinical care pathway, including regular review and maintenance.

Additional resources

For IBD providers

• CANIBD Vaccination Guide 
• 2021 Report on the Committee on Infectious Diseases

For people with IBD

• Canadian Immunization Schedule 
• Immunization Record for Children
• Immunization Record for Adults
• Travel vaccinations