Pertussis Immunization and Convulsions

J Gordon Millichap

doi:10.15844/pedneurbriefs-2-6-7

Pertussis Immunization and Convulsions

Pediatric Neurology Briefs

Volume 2 (1988): Issue 6

By: J Gordon Millichap

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|Jun 1988

Abstract

A follow-up study of 18 infants and children who suffered convulsions (9 cases) or “hypotonic-hyporesponsive“ episodes (9 cases) within 48 hours following DTP immunization was conducted in the Depts of Pediatrics, UCLA Hospital and Clinics, and the Kaiser Permanente Medical Group, Los Angeles, CA.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.15844/pedneurbriefs-2-6-7 | Journal eISSN: 2166-6482

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Language: English

Page range: 44 - 44

Published on: Jun 1, 1988

Published by: Pediatric Neurology Briefs Publishers

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

Keywords:

Hypotonic-Hyporesponsive,

Minor Neurological Abnormalities,

Serious Neurologic Damage

© 1988 J Gordon Millichap, published by Pediatric Neurology Briefs Publishers
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

Volume 2 (1988): Issue 6