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ea0027p60 | (1) | BSPED2011

Reducing the risk of serious infections for children with diabetes mellitus: an audit of immunisation practice

Chong Jiehan , Bailey Shivani , Kent Alison , Buck Jackie

Introduction: Patients with diabetes mellitus are known to have increased mortality and morbidity from influenza and pneumococcal disease. The Department of Health recommends that these children, along with other high risk patients, receive yearly influenza vaccination and additional immunisations against invasive pneumococcal disease. We audited the uptake of these additional immunisations in our patients.Method: Retrospective audit of all patients with...