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Vaccination and allergic disease: A birth cohort study

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  • McKeever, T.M.
  • Lewis, S.A.
  • Smith, C.
  • Hubbard, R.

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Objectives. We examined the effect of vaccination for diphtheria; polio; pertussis and tetanus; or measles, mumps, and rubella on the incidence of physician-diagnosed asthma and eczema. Methods. We used a previously established birth cohort in the West Midlands General Practice research database. Results. We found an association between vaccination and the development of allergic disease; however, this association was present only among children with the fewest physician visits and can be explained by this factor. Conclusions. Our data suggest that currently recommended routine vaccinations are not a risk factor for asthma or eczema.

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  • McKeever, T.M. & Lewis, S.A. & Smith, C. & Hubbard, R., 2004. "Vaccination and allergic disease: A birth cohort study," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 94(6), pages 985-989.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2004:94:6:985-989_4
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