Association Between Estimated Cumulative Vaccine Antigen Exposure Through the First 23 Months of Life and Non–Vaccine-Targeted Infections From 24 Through 47 Months of Age -

Association Between Estimated Cumulative Vaccine Antigen Exposure Through the First 23 Months of Life and Non–Vaccine-Targeted Infections From 24 Through 47 Months of Age
Information type: Other primary research
Source: Journal of the American Medical Association
Specialities: Paediatric and neonatal medicine | Vaccination
Summary
US case-control study (193 cases of non-vaccine targeted infections and 751 controls) found no difference in mean cumulative vaccine antigen exposure between cases and controls, i.e. vaccine antigen exposure did not correlate with increased risk of non-vaccine targeted infection.
UKMi comment
A related commentary discusses this research. It highlights concerns from anti-vaccine groups in the US that too many vaccines weaken a child’s immune system. The present study provides further reassurance to parents in the US that vaccines do not increase the risk of non-vaccine targeted infections, but simply providing scientific information and assuming parents will make the decision to vaccinate is not enough. Delivering evidence-based information to parents and clinicians in ways that inspire confidence in the robust and safe childhood immunization schedule is critical for maintaining the health of children.
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