Vaccine coverage in CF children: A French multicenter study

Abstract

This study shows a defect in vaccine coverage for both routine immunization and vaccines more specifically recommended in CF.

Study of Greek children and youths with cystic fibrosis identifies immunisation gaps and delays

“…Severe acute deterioration in lung function and increased morbidity and mortality have been reported in CF patients with influenza . This underlines the need to get immunised in every influenza season . We found that approximately one in every three subjects with CF was immunised with PPSV23 and one in every 10 subjects did so at the appropriate age.…”

“…In this study from France, Masson et al. found insufficient coverage rates for DTP‐IPV‐Hib, PCV, BCG, MMR and HBV. Vaccination coverage for vaccines specifically recommended for CF children in France (PPSV23, VZV and HAV) was considerably low .…”

“… found insufficient coverage rates for DTP‐IPV‐Hib, PCV, BCG, MMR and HBV. Vaccination coverage for vaccines specifically recommended for CF children in France (PPSV23, VZV and HAV) was considerably low . In particular, the complete immunisation rate against HBV was 59% at 12 months, with no increase after, while complete immunisation against HAV, MCV and VZV was documented in 13%, 3% and 3% of children, respectively .…”

The Influence of Age at Arrival and Duration of Residence in US on Prevalence of Latent TB Infection

“…We examined BMI as a categorical measure, and for those 21 years of age and older, categorized as underweight (<18.5), normal (18.5-24.9), overweight (25-29.9) and obese (>30.0). Those 2 years of age to 20 years of age were categorized in the previously described categories using the CDC-Growth Age BMI charts [12]. The chart uses percentiles, and considers both gender and age.…”

“…The chart uses percentiles, and considers both gender and age. Underweight is defined as less than the 5th percentile, normal as between the 5th and 85th percentile, overweight defined as between the 85th and 95th percentile and lastly, obese as at or above the 95th percentile [12,13].…”