Prior studies have shown low pneumococcal vaccination rates among inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients, yet few have assessed barriers to vaccination. In addition, minimal data exist regarding gastroenterologist (GI) and primary care provider (PCP) knowledge of the indications and administration of pneumococcal vaccines. Thus, we sought to understand provider knowledge regarding the pneumococcal vaccination and identify the barriers to vaccination.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1053/j.gastro.2021.05.014

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