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Section 1. Active and Passive Immunization

IMMUNIZATION IN SPECIAL CLINICAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Children With Chronic Diseases

Some chronic diseases make children more susceptible to the severe manifestations and complications of common infections. Unless specifically contraindicated, immunizations recommended for healthy children should be given to children with chronic diseases. For children with conditions that may require organ . . . [Go to Full Text]


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