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Meningococcal Vaccines
Study results from University Medical Center provide new insights into meningococcal vaccines
April 23rd, 2008
Fresh data on meningococcal are presented in the report 'Parents' perceived vulnerability and perceived control in preventing Meningococcal C infection: a large-scale interview study about vaccination.' "Parents' reported ambivalence toward large-scale vaccination programs for childhood diseases may be related to their perception of the risks of side-effects or safety of vaccination and the risk of contracting the disease. The aim of this study is to evaluate parents' perceptions of their child's risk contracting a Meningococcal C infection and parents' perceived control in preventing infection in relation to their evaluation of the safety, effectiveness and usefulness of vaccination,"...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-04-23)
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