A Publication in the Pediatrics Infectious Diseases Journal describe an immunocompetent child who developed transient severe aplastic anemia concomitant with a typical clinical and laboratory-proven chickenpox syndrome 3 weeks after immunization. A causative association between the vaccine and the hematologic disease is possible, and pediatricians should be aware of this severe although rare adverse event.
Reference: Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2009 Aug;28(8):746-748.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
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