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. GaivoronskayaRussian Federation
V.V. Botvin'eva
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.