Primary Immune Deficiency Diseases

Primary Immune Deficiency Diseases

The Office of Public Health Genomics (OPHG) provides updated and credible information on how genomic
information and family health history can improve health and influence policy and practice. We highlight
news and information on the use of genomic tests and other applications, including family health history,
in clinical and public health practice and programs, along with relevant data, policy, and legislation. We hope the update is informative to practitioners, policy makers, consumers, and researchers. Please send
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Poliomyelitis and Genetic Primary Immune Deficiencies

• CDC information: A polio-free U.S. thanks to vaccine efforts


• CDC blog post: What’s the connection between polio eradication and primary immunodeficiency? A public health role for human genetics. By Marta Gwinn


• National primary immunodeficiency resource, Jeffrey Modell Foundation


• National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH. Primary Immune Deficiency Diseases.