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Paediatric immunisation and chemoprophylaxis in a Ugandan sickle cell disease clinic.

Chung-Jen ChenSabrina Bakeera-KitakaEzekiel MuperePhilip KasiryeDeogratias MunubeRichard IdroHeather HumeBetsy PfefferPhilip LaRussaFederico Verzegnassi
Published in: Journal of paediatrics and child health (2018)
Standardised vaccination and antibacterial and antimalarial protective measures for young children at this central SCD clinic were incomplete, especially PCV-10 for age ≥24 months, and often late. Child age, but not general maternal demographics, were associated with vaccination and chemoprophylaxis. Clinic-based oversight may improve timely uptake of these preventative measures.
Keyphrases
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