Combination Vaccines
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Published:2021
2021. "Combination Vaccines", Red Book: 2021–2024 Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases, Committee on Infectious Diseases, American Academy of Pediatrics, David W. Kimberlin, MD, FAAP, Elizabeth D. Barnett, MD, FAAP, Ruth Lynfield, MD, FAAP, Mark H. Sawyer, MD, FAAP
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Combination vaccines can decrease the number of injections during a single clinic visit and generally are preferred over separate injections of equivalent component vaccines. Table 1.10 lists combination vaccines approved for use and the age groups for which they are approved in the United States. Factors that could be considered by the provider, in consultation with the parent, include the routinely recommended schedule for vaccines based on age, health status, and other indications; vaccine safety and availability; cost; the number of injections needed; and whether the patient is likely to return for follow-up and complete vaccine series. Not all providers...