Navigation Links
Even Kids With Known Allergies Can Be Safely Vaccinated
Date:9/4/2008

Experts develop sequence of instructions they say could help doctors evaluate risks

THURSDAY, Sept. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Vaccine safety experts say that almost all kids who are allergic to vaccines can receive vaccinations with close monitoring and a set of standard precautions.

Reporting in the September issue of Pediatrics, a team of experts led by the Johns Hopkins Children's Center put forth a step-by-step set of instructions -- an algorithm -- to help physicians evaluate and immunize children with known or suspected vaccine allergies.

Allergic reactions to vaccines are extremely rare -- with only one or two per million vaccinations -- but they can be serious and even life-threatening. Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction are usually immediate, may include hives, swelling, wheezing, coughing, low blood pressure, vomiting or diarrhea, and can lead to full-blown, life-threatening anaphylaxis.

To help pediatricians differentiate between these serious reactions to benign responses, the investigators analyzed the available evidence on vaccine safety and allergies.

"We cannot reiterate enough that the vaccines used today are extremely safe, but, in a handful of children, certain vaccine ingredients trigger serious allergic reactions," study author Robert Wood, chief of pediatric allergy and immunology at Hopkins Children's Center, said in a hospital news release. "For the most part, even children with known allergies can be safely vaccinated."

The new sequence of instructions developed by the research team is intended to be used for children who have already had or are at high risk for having allergic reactions to vaccines.

In these cases, the algorithm advises a workup by an allergist, who can perform skin prick testing or blood tests, to detect the presence of an allergy to a suspected allergen in the vaccine.

In many cases where a child is allergic to an allergen
'/>"/>

Copyright©2008 ScoutNews,LLC.
All rights reserved

0

GOOD

Page: 1 2

Related medicine news :

1. Actress, Singer, Songwriter Miley Cyrus, Also Known as Hannah Montana, Adds St. Jude Math-A-Thon(R) Video Host to Her Talents
2. Methamphetamine Use Associated With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Patients With Previously Unknown Risk Factors
3. Mysterious fevers of unknown origin: Could surgery be a cure?
4. Internationally Known Psychic Christina Predicts Guides Others to Embrace a More Spiritual Way of Life
5. New Clorox disinfectant is EPA registered to kill both known types of MRSA
6. Source of Contaminated Tomatoes Still Unknown: FDA
7. Reknowned Orthopaedic Surgeon to be Installed as President of Sports Medicine Society
8. Fruity vegetables and fish reduce asthma and allergies
9. Breastfeeding does not protect against asthma, allergies
10. Breastfeeding does not protect children against developing asthma or allergies
11. New national study links asthma to allergies
Post Your Comments:
*Name:
*Comment:
*Email:
(Date:5/22/2013)... Troy, NY (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 ... Sinai and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute today announced an ... and development of new diagnostic tools and treatments ... in a signing ceremony on May 22, 2013. ... their expertise—Rensselaer’s in engineering and invention prototyping and ...
(Date:5/22/2013)... (HealthDay News) -- Children and teens exposed to radiation ... develop cancer, according to a large, long-term study. ... of 10,000 young people who each had one CT ... to occur within 10 years, according to researchers from ... carefully weight the risks to patients when making decisions ...
(Date:5/22/2013)... MA -- A typical pair of running shoes generates ... a 100-watt light bulb on for one week, according ... surprising to researchers isn,t the size of a shoe,s ... comes from. , The researchers found that more than ... from manufacturing processes, with a smaller percentage arising from ...
(Date:5/22/2013)... CORVALLIS, Ore. Researchers have developed a new drug ... help treat lung cancer, and in laboratory and animal ... to other organs while significantly improving the treatment of ... extraordinarily small size of nanoparticles, existing cancer drugs, and ... of cancer cells to resist attack. , The combination ...
(Date:5/22/2013)... TheBeautyPlace.com features Toppik and Bosley hair fibers, two hair loss ... or balding hair. Hair loss treatments can be a lengthy ... during this waiting period, one can use these hair loss ... hair transplant surgery in general. , Bosley and Toppik ... way to eliminate the appearance of balding and thinning hair. ...
Breaking Medicine News(10 mins):Health News:Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Announce Academic Collaboration 2Health News:Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Announce Academic Collaboration 3Health News:Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Announce Academic Collaboration 4Health News:Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Announce Academic Collaboration 5Health News:Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Announce Academic Collaboration 6Health News:Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Announce Academic Collaboration 7Health News:Children Who Have CT Scans May Face Higher Cancer Risk 2Health News:Footwear's (carbon) footprint 2Health News:Footwear's (carbon) footprint 3Health News:Footwear's (carbon) footprint 4Health News:Research offers promising new approach to treatment of lung cancer 2Health News:TheBeautyPlace.com Divulges Two Innovative Hair Loss Concealers on the Market Today: Bosley Hair Thickening Fibers and Toppik Hair Building Fibers 2
... Nevada,s,largest and most trusted medical imaging company celebrates ... (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050322/DRLOGO ) On ... in Desert,Radiologists and Las Vegas history by completing ... to the people of Southern,Nevada and beyond. ...
... WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 HHS Secretary Mike,Leavitt today ... $75,million to states, territories and four metropolitan areas ... pandemic influenza outbreak., "The additional funding will ... to continue planning, training and acquiring needed equipment,for ...
... The following was issued,today by Active Minds, Inc.: ... Active Minds, Inc. WHAT: Ms. Malmon is available ... including depression and suicide Ms. Malmon is a ... for her unique peer-to-peer approach in addressing,the mental health ...
... Received Compassionate Hospice Care Before Dying, Thailand,s Lop Buri ... Partner to Open, Free AIDS Treatment Center Providing Lifesaving Antiretroviral ... Ceremony Friday, ... August 31st at 9:30 am, LOP ...
... Honberg,director of policy and legal affairs for the National ... today,s Virginia Tech,Panel Report: "The report is important ... just in Virginia but throughout the country. Last ... in,a national survey. The national average also was ,D., ...
... ATSI ), manufacturer and marketer of state-of-the-art ... will present at the,2007 Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare ... Company,s presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, September,5, 2007 ... and CEO of ATS,Medical, will present a review ...
Cached Medicine News:Health News:Dr. Paul Bandt Celebrates 35th Anniversary With Desert Radiologists and a History of Healthcare in Las Vegas 2Health News:Dr. Paul Bandt Celebrates 35th Anniversary With Desert Radiologists and a History of Healthcare in Las Vegas 3Health News:HHS Announces $75 Million in Supplemental Funding to States for Pandemic Flu Preparedness 2Health News:College Mental Health Expert and Sister of Student Who Died By Suicide Available to Discuss College Mental Health Issues 2Health News:Thailand: Partners Open Free AIDS Treatment Clinic in Renowned AIDS Temple in Lop Buri 2Health News:Thailand: Partners Open Free AIDS Treatment Clinic in Renowned AIDS Temple in Lop Buri 3Health News:Thailand: Partners Open Free AIDS Treatment Clinic in Renowned AIDS Temple in Lop Buri 4Health News:Thailand: Partners Open Free AIDS Treatment Clinic in Renowned AIDS Temple in Lop Buri 5Health News:Virginia Tech Report Has National Importance 2Health News:ATS Medical to Present at the 2007 Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare Conference 2
(Date:5/22/2013)... May 22, 2013 Pomerantz Grossman ... claims on behalf of investors of Intuitive Surgical, Inc. ... ) (CUSIP: 46120E602) who purchased Intuitive Surgical common stock ... "Class Period"). Such investors are advised to contact ... or 888-476-6529, ext. 237. The investigation ...
(Date:5/22/2013)... 2013 Hemoglobin A1C levels increased over ... 2 diabetes, while modest improvements in A1C control ... can lead to substantial healthcare cost savings, according ... for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) 18th Annual ... by Valeritas, makers of the V-Go ® ...
(Date:5/22/2013)... 2013 Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited (hereafter, Ranbaxy), ... Daiichi Sankyo), announced on May 22 the actions ... address past conduct under prior management ... Sankyo continues to support Ranbaxy in its efforts ... past which led to the investigations by the ...
Breaking Medicine Technology:SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Intuitive Surgical, Inc. - ISRG 2Type 2 Diabetes Control Worsening, According To Study Of Patients On Commercial Insurance 2Type 2 Diabetes Control Worsening, According To Study Of Patients On Commercial Insurance 3Type 2 Diabetes Control Worsening, According To Study Of Patients On Commercial Insurance 4Type 2 Diabetes Control Worsening, According To Study Of Patients On Commercial Insurance 5Type 2 Diabetes Control Worsening, According To Study Of Patients On Commercial Insurance 6
... YORK, Dec 1, 2011 Reportlinker.com announces that a new ... The Outlook for Medical Devices in Latin America ... Covered! Argentina Brazil ... Cuba Mexico Peru ...
... Fla., Dec. 1, 2011  Hybrid Fuels, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ... acquired 100% of the shares of EMG Marketing Solutions, ... sales, marketing and product development expertise to the multi-billion ... a wholly owned subsidiary of Hybrid Fuels. ...
Cached Medicine Technology:The Outlook for Medical Devices in Latin America 2The Outlook for Medical Devices in Latin America 3The Outlook for Medical Devices in Latin America 4Hybrid Fuels, Inc. Acquires Marketing Company Focused on Multi-Billion Dollar Nutraceutical/Pharmaceutical Industry 2
... Biotech Captia™ Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) IgG Enzyme-linked ... detection and quantitative determination of IgG antibody ... specimens may be used for the determination ... convalescent, may be used to demonstrate seroconversion ...
ELISA kit for Varicella-zoster IgM....
... Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) IgG Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay ... quantitative determination of IgG antibody to VZV ... may be used for the determination of ... may be used to demonstrate seroconversion or ...
... Zeus Scientific, Inc. Mumps IgG ELISA test ... of Mumps IgG antibody in human serum. ... results of this test, together with other ... of immune status, and/or aid in the ...
Medicine Products: