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- Published on: 22 March 2016
- Published on: 22 March 2016Referrals for MMR immunisation in hospital - The Irish ExperienceShow More
We read with interest the article by Ainsworth et al regarding referrals for MMR immunisation in hospital(1). We have had a similar experience in Ireland with many children being unnecessarily referred for hospital MMR, and unsuccessful reassurance of parents and GPs that MMR can safely be given to egg allergic children in the community(2).
During 2007 and 2008, 47 of 91 referrals to Cork University Hospital for...
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