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Determinants of default to fully completion of immunization among children aged 12 to 23 months in south Ethiopia: unmatched case-control study

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2016
INTRODUCTION: immunization is a cost effective interventions of vaccine preventable disease. There is still, 2.5 million children die by vaccine preventable disease every year in developing countries.
Abiyot Getachew Asfaw, Digsu Negese Koye, Amsalu Feleke Demssie, Ejigu Gebeye Zeleke, Yalemzewod Assefa Gelaw   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Effect of Maternal Helminth Infection on Maternal and Neonatal Immune Function and Immunity to Tuberculosis

PLoS ONE, 2014
M. tuberculosis and helminth infection each affects one third of the world population. Helminth infections down regulate cell mediated immune responses and this may contribute to lower efficacy of BCG vaccination and higher prevalence of tuberculosis.To determine the effect of maternal helminth infection on maternal and neonatal immune function and ...
Dawit Gebreegziabiher, Kassu Desta, Girmay Desalegn, Rawleigh Howe, Markos Abebe   +4 more
openaire   +4 more sources

Multilevel Analysis on Factors Affecting Measles Rubella Immunization Uptake among Toddlers in Pekanbaru, Indonesia [PDF]

, 2019
Background: Measles-Rubella (MR) immunization is a way to prevent measles and rubella, because the disease cannot be treated and the treatment given to patients is only supportive.
Rosadi, Wahyuni, Prasetya, Hanung, Sulaeman, Endang Sutisna   +2 more
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Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn: Fetal RHD Genotyping, Targeted Prophylaxis, and Prenatal Therapies

Prenatal Diagnosis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) remains a significant concern in prenatal care primarily caused by maternal alloimmunization against fetal red blood cell antigens, most commonly the D antigen. Noninvasive fetal RHD genotyping, used as a screening tool, enables targeted antenatal prophylaxis and has been implemented in several
Emilie Thorup, Steffen Thorsen, Morten Hanefeld Dziegiel, Olav Bjørn Petersen, Frederik Banch Clausen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Maternal Vaccination as an Integral Part of Life-Course Immunization: A Scoping Review of Uptake, Barriers, Facilitators, and Vaccine Hesitancy for Antenatal Vaccination in Ireland

Vaccines
Background: Maternal vaccination is a critical primary preventive approach and an integral part of life-course immunization strategy, influencing the infection-associated morbidity and mortality in pregnant women, foetuses, and young infants.
Adeyinka Sanni, Nuha Ibrahim, Dorothea Tilley, Sandra Bontha, Amy McMorrow, Roy K. Philip   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Influence of Maternal Immunization with Allergens on the Thymic Maturation of Lymphocytes with Regulatory Potential in Children: A Broad Field for Further Exploration

Journal of Immunology Research, 2014
A variety of mechanisms are involved in the regulation of offspring allergy development through maternal immunization with allergens. The passive transfer of antigens, antibodies, and cytokines, the induction of phenotypic alterations in offspring ...
Jefferson Russo Victor
doaj   +1 more source

From Evidence to Delivery: Building Readiness for Maternal Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccination in Bangladesh

Health Care Science, EarlyView.
Ridwana Maher Manna, Siobhan L. Johnstone, Pradip Chandra, Michelle J. Groome, Shams El Arifeen, Aniqa Tasnim Hossain   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Diagnosis and Prenatal Management of Non‐RHD Alloimmunizations

Prenatal Diagnosis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Red blood cell (RBC) alloimmunization remains a relevant cause of hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN). Although RhD immunization has significantly decreased since the implementation of systematic prophylaxis, it is still the main cause of alloimmunization in pregnancy.
Mar Bennasar, Antoni Borrell
wiley   +1 more source

FACTORS AFFECTING SUSPECTED MEASLES IN TODDLERS IN KEDUNGWARU DISTRICT, TULUNGAGUNG REGENCY IN 2023

Jurnal Berkala Epidemiologi
Background: Measles cases worldwide are still a serious concern, especially the increasing mortality rate. In 2021, 128,000 people lost their lives due to measles, and the number increased to 136,000 in 2023, with the highest death rate in toddlers ...
Bella Ainur Rokhma, Qiara Hasna Azzahro, Lucia Yovita Hendrati   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Ethnic Diversity and Child Health: New Insights From Ghana

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines the impact of ethnic diversity on child health in Ghana using nationally representative panel data. We assess whether greater community‐level ethnic heterogeneity is associated with poorer child health outcomes and explore poverty and access to prenatal care as potential mechanisms.
Opoku Adabor
wiley   +1 more source