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Postexposure Management of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

Teri Moser Woo

    Journal of Pediatric Health Care : Official Publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners
    |February 21, 2016
    PubMed

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    Declining vaccination rates mean doctors must reconsider common vaccine-preventable diseases like measles and pertussis in pediatric diagnoses. This review covers prevention and treatment strategies for these resurgence risks.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Vaccine hesitancy and refusal are increasing among parents.
    • This trend leads to the resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) in pediatric populations.
    • Diseases once rare are now relevant in pediatric differential diagnoses.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review common VPDs that require consideration in pediatric care.
    • To discuss current recommendations for the prevention and treatment of these VPDs.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of vaccine-preventable diseases.
    • Analysis of current pediatric vaccination guidelines.
    • Summary of clinical presentation, prevention, and treatment.

    Main Results:

    • Measles, mumps, varicella, meningococcal disease, pertussis, and influenza are discussed as key VPDs.
    • The importance of considering these diseases in differential diagnoses is highlighted.
    • Prevention and treatment strategies are outlined.

    Conclusions:

    • Healthcare providers must remain vigilant for VPDs due to decreased vaccination rates.
    • Adherence to vaccination schedules is crucial for disease prevention.
    • Prompt diagnosis and appropriate management are essential for affected children.

    Keywords:
    Immunizationsinfluenzameaslesmeningococcal diseasemumpspertussisvaccine-preventable diseasevaricella

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