Neurologic adverse events following vaccination
Journal Title: Progress in Health Sciences - Year 2012, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
The present review summarizes data on neurological adverse events following vaccination in the relation to intensity, time of onset, taking into account the immunological and non-immunological mechanisms. The authors described the physio-logical development of the immune system and the possible immune system responses following vaccination. Toxic property of thimerosal - a mercury-containing preservative used in some vaccines was presented. The neurological compli-cations after vaccination were described. The role of vaccination in the natural course of infectious diseases and the current immunizations schedule in Poland was discussed.
Authors and Affiliations
D Sienkiewicz, W Kułak, B Okurowska-Zawada, G Paszko-Patej
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