Journal of Neonatology
  • Year: 2007
  • Volume: 21
  • Issue: 4

Apnea following DTP immunization in an extremely preterm infant

  • Author:
  • Jitendra K. Sahu, Sushma Nangia, Deepak Chawla, Ramesh Agarwal
  • Total Page Count: 2
  • Page Number: 279 to 280

Department of Pediatrics, AIIMS, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi

Abstract

A 26 week preterm infant developed recurrent apnea following diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTP) immunization. The case underscored the need for a close observation during DTP vaccination in extremely preterm infants.

Keywords

Apnea, Immunization, Extremely preterm