Severe apnoeas following immunisation in premature infants.
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چکیده
Four premature infants developed apnoeas severe enough to warrant resuscitation after immunisation with diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus (DPT), and Haemophilus influenzae B (Hib). One required re-intubation and ventilation. Although apnoeas after immunisation are recognised, they are not well documented. It is time for further research to elucidate the best time to immunise such infants.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neonatal edition
دوره 81 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1999