Prospective surveillance of hospitalisations associated with varicella in New Zealand children
ConclusionVaricella has more associated morbidity than commonly perceived in immunocompetent children. Māori and PI children are more likely to have complications. This surveillance gives support for inclusion of universal varicella vaccine in the NZ NIS.
Source: Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Sophie Chien‐Hui Wen, Emma Best, Tony Walls, Nigel Dickson, Hamish McCay, Elizabeth Wilson Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
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