IMMUNIZATIONINFLAMMATORY bowel diseasesVACCINESBackground and Aims The effectiveness and safety of vaccinations can be altered by immunosuppressive therapies, and perhaps by inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) itself. These recommendations developed by the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology ...
Immunization provides highly effective protection from pertussis. • Children are most protected from pertussis in the first few years after immunization. • Protection is sustained for the first decade after the last dose of vaccine, but subsequently falls rapidly. ...
We included all persons who had a real-time PCR laboratory test for Bordetella pertussis between January 1, 2010 and August 31, 2015, in the province of Alberta, Canada. Vaccination history was obtained from Alberta's immunization repository. Vaccination status was classified as complete, ...
In addition, health promotion campaigns would highlight the importance of preventive measures, such as immunizations, for individuals and families. Lastly, advocacy and policy development at the provincial level can support the reduction of environmental hazard emissions that heavily impact pediatric ...