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Adverse Drug Reactions
Researchers from University of Sao Paulo report details of new studies and findings in the area of adverse drug reactions
April 9th, 2008
According to recent research published in the journal Revista de Saude Publica, "To analyze adverse events following vaccinations against diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus (AEFV-DPT) and to investigate factors associated with event severity. A cross-sectional study was carried out with a descriptive and analytical component covering AEFV-DPT that were notified in the State of Sao Paulo, Brazil, between 1984 and 2001, among children less than seven years old." "Cases were defined as used in AEFV-DPT surveillance; the data source was AEFV-DPT passive surveillance. In calculating the rates, the numerator was the number of AEFV-DPT and as denominator was the number...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-04-09)
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