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Gaurav Gupta

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• Research Article
  Evaluation of Safety Profile of Yellow Fever Vaccine in Healthy Indian Travellers: A Prospective Observational Study
  Author(s): Pramil Tiwari, Rajiv Ahlawat, Gaurav Gupta Pramil Tiwari, Rajiv Ahlawat, Gaurav Gupta
  
  Introduction: Every year thousands of Indian travellers visit the yellow fever endemic regions; and, yellow fever vaccination is required for travel to these regions. Like other vaccines, yellow fever vaccine is also known to produce adverse event following immunization (AEFI). To the best of our knowledge, there is no published evidence in the open domain on the safety of this vaccine for healthy Indian travellers. Objective: To evaluate safety and tolerability of yellow fever vaccine in healthy Indian travellers. Methods: Healthy Indian travellers vaccinated with yellow fever vaccine at an accredited private clinic were telephonically contacted on day 7 and 14 after vaccination for the occurrence of any AEFI. The patients were sub divided into three age groups i.e. 1day-15yr, 15-65yr and >65yr. Results: Out of 305 vaccinated travellers recruited, 297 travellers w.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2376-0419.1000134

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