Preterm infants: immunity and immunisation. [Review]
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All Authors
Calvert, A.
Shaw, E.
Jones, CE.
Le Doare, K.
Heath, PT.
LTHT Author
Shaw, Emily
LTHT Department
Leeds Children's Hospital
Neonatal Services
Neonatal Services
Non Medic
Publication Date
2026
Item Type
Journal Article
Review
Review
Language
Subject
INFECTIOUS DISEASE MEDICINE , NEONATOLOGY
Subject Headings
Abstract
Preterm birth affects around 7-8% of pregnancies in the UK. There are immunological consequences of preterm birth, epidemiological differences in infectious diseases in the preterm population and differences in immunity after vaccination, both following immunisations received in pregnancy and following vaccines administered to infants themselves. There are also often increased concerns about the side effects experienced by preterm infants following vaccination. It is important that health care professionals and parents are fully informed about the specific issues of vaccination in this group.
Journal
Archives of Disease in Childhood Fetal & Neonatal Edition