Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4173167 | Paediatrics and Child Health | 2010 | 5 Pages |
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.
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Authors
Nigel W. Crawford, Jim P. Buttery,