Preterm infants immunization

Nigel W. Crawford; Jim P. Buttery

doi:10.1016/j.paed.2010.02.011

Preterm infants immunization

Nigel W. Crawford, Jim P. Buttery

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Abstract

Preterm infants have a unique immune system and a higher risk of vaccine preventable diseases. In some instances they are recommended to have additional doses of particular vaccines. This review details these preterm infants' immunization recommendations and outlines some of the strategies that can be employed to optimize their protection from vaccine preventable diseases.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	297-301
Number of pages	5
Journal	Paediatrics and Child Health
Volume	20
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paed.2010.02.011
Publication status	Published - Jun 2010
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

immunisation
preterm
vaccines

UN SDGs

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