Asthma
The DPT vaccine is thought to increase the likelihood of a child to develop asthma, but this study suggests the risk can be decreased (somewhat) by delaying the injection for 2 months or more.
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Findings: Delaying the DPT vaccination lessens the risk of asthma.
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| Delay in diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus vaccination is associated with a reduced risk of childhood asthma | ![]() |


