Diekema.ppt [Compatibility Mode] - Institute of Medicine
Diekema.ppt [Compatibility Mode] - Institute of Medicine
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October 2011 ACIP Meeting<br />
General Recommendations Working Group<br />
Febrile Seizures Subgroup - Assessment<br />
• Significant morbidity <strong>of</strong> influenza and<br />
pneumococcal disease among children<br />
• Timely vaccination important in preventing seasonal<br />
morbidity and mortality for influenza and<br />
pneumococcal infections requires<br />
• Likely benefit <strong>of</strong> vaccination in preventing febrile<br />
seizures due to influenza and pneumococcal<br />
infections<br />
• Potential for missed opportunities if schedule modified<br />
• Although distressing, febrile seizures largely<br />
benign<br />
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