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FOLLOW-UP STUDY OF CHILDREN VACCINATED AGAINST HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE TYPE b

Abstract

The article illustrates results from a follow-up study of children vaccinated against Haemophilus influenzae type b. It demonstrates that one year after vaccination children’s health condition remains stable. It proves that there is a substantial reduction in acute respiratory infection episodes in the group of children suffered recurrent respiratory infections VS the prior year. It demonstrates that in a follow-up period the protective antibody level remains the same in most children.
Key words: Haemophilus influenzae type b, vaccination, children.

(Pediatric Pharmacology. – 2010; 7(3):18-21)

About the Authors

A.G. Gaivoronskaya
Scientific Center of Children’s Health, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow
Russian Federation


V.V. Botvin'eva
Scientific Center of Children’s Health, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow
Russian Federation


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For citations:


Gaivoronskaya A., Botvin'eva V. FOLLOW-UP STUDY OF CHILDREN VACCINATED AGAINST HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE TYPE b. Pediatric pharmacology. 2010;7(3):18-21.

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ISSN 1727-5776 (Print)
ISSN 2500-3089 (Online)