Update on vaccination of preterm infants: a systematic review about safety and efficacy/effectiveness. Proposal for a position statement by Italian Society of Pediatric Allergology and Immunology jointly with the Italian Society of Neonatology.

Update on vaccination of preterm infants: a systematic review about safety and efficacy/effectiveness. Proposal for a position statement by Italian Society of Pediatric Allergology and Immunology jointly with the Italian Society of Neonatology.

Introduction: Preterm infants (PIs) are at increased risk of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs). However, delayed vaccination start and low vaccine coverage are still reported. Areas covered: This systematic review includes 37 articles on preterm vaccination published in 2008–2018 in PubMed. Both l...

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Main Authors: Elena Chiappini, Chiara Petrolini, Elena Sandini, Amelia Licari, Lorenza Pugni, Fabio A Mosca, Gian Luigi Marseglia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2019-05-01
Series:Expert Review of Vaccines
Subjects:
preterm infant
vaccinations
safety
immunogenicity
efficacy
effectiveness
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14760584.2019.1604230

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14760584.2019.1604230

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