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Early BCG vaccination and reduction in atopy in Guinea‐Bissau

2000230 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Peter Aaby · Statens Serum Institut

Shaheen · MRC Epidemiology Unit

Heyes · London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

 Hall · London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Shiell · The King's College

Jensen · Bandim Health Project

Abstract

BCG vaccination given early in infancy may prevent the development of atopy in African children.

Topics & Keywords

Asthma and respiratory diseases Immune responses and vaccinations Respiratory viral infections research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical & Experimental Allergy

Volume 30, Issue 5, pp. 644-650

DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2222.2000.00803.x

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 11.87

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· MRC Unit the Gambia