DTaP and Apnea/Bradycardia in Preterm Infants

Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between receipt of DTaP and the occurrence of prolonged episodes of apnea and bradycardia in preterm infants, while employing a random control study design and an objective assessment of cardiorespiratory events.

Timeline

Start

2000-09

Primary completion

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Completion

2004-09

Publications

• Carbone T, McEntire B, Kissin D, Kelly D, Steinschneider A, Violaris K, Karamchandani N. Absence of an increase in cardiorespiratory events after diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis immunization in preterm infants: a randomized, multicenter study. Pediatrics. 2008 May;121(5):e1085-90. doi: 10.1542/peds.2007-2059.

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