Repeat vaccination is safe for most kids with mild to moderate reaction

Children who experience some type of adverse event following initial immunization have a low rate of recurrent reactions to subsequent vaccinations, reports a study in The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, the official journal of The European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer. “Most patients with a history of mild or moderate adverse events following immunization [AEFI] can be safely reimmunized,” write Gaston De Serres, MD, of Laval University, Quebec, and colleagues. Although recurrent AEFIs can sometimes occur after repeat doses of vaccine, this study suggests that the risk of recurrent AEFIs after re-vaccination is relatively low, especially when the previous reaction was mild or moderate. Safety of Repeat Vaccination after Initial Reactions – ‘Passive Surveillance’ Data In Quebec, healthcare professionals are legally required to report any “unusual or severe” AEFI related to a “passive surveillance” system similar to the Vaccine Adverse Event...