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Should my asthmatic child get the H1N1 vaccine?

by Childrens Hospital Boston staff on November 13, 2009

stockphotopro_25908644ZRP_girl_using_an_We’ve received a lot of questions from parents who want to know if the H1N1 vaccine is safe for children with asthma and what complications could result if an asthmatic child is infected with H1N1. We consulted with Children’s Hospital Boston’s associate chief of general pediatrics, Joanne Cox, MD, and reviewed the latest reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to bring you the most recent information. Full story »

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