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Vaccines for Kids with Asplenia

By Vincent Iannelli, MD / June 13, 2018 June 13, 2018 / asplenia, Bexsero, Hib, high risk, MenB, Pneumovax, Prevnar, sickle cell disease, splenectomy, Trumenba

Children with asplenia typically need extra vaccines and protection against pneumococcal disease, Hib, and meningococcal disease.

Vaccine Schedule for Children with Down Syndrome

By Vincent Iannelli, MD / October 15, 2017 October 15, 2017 / Down syndrome, Pneumovax, special situations

Your child with Down syndrome should be fully vaccinated on time without any delays, as there are no contraindications and he or she could be at increased risk for some infections.

Vaccines in Special Situations

By Vincent Iannelli, MD / November 2, 2016 July 18, 2019 / MenB, meningococcal vaccines, pneumococcal vaccines, Pneumovax, recommendations, titers

Learn about the special situations in which kids need extra vaccines or extra dosages of vaccines.

Pneumococcal Vaccines

By Vincent Iannelli, MD / September 25, 2016 August 3, 2019 / History of Vaccines, immunization schedule, immunizations, pneumococcal vaccines, Pneumovax, Prevnar, Vaccine Preventable Diseases

Pneumococcal vaccines protect against the Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria, which can cause pneumonia, meningitis, blood stream infections, and ear infections, etc.

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