Vaccines Pose Small Apnea Risk to Premature Babies, Trial Shows

Apnea is more common in hospitalized preterm infants after routine vaccinations. Is it a concern?
Vaccines Pose Small Apnea Risk to Premature Babies, Trial Shows
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Hospitalized premature babies are nearly three times more likely to experience brief breathing pauses after their routine two-month vaccinations, a clinical trial backed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found.

Researchers say these episodes pose little risk and are manageable under medical supervision.

Cara Michelle Miller
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Cara Michelle Miller is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. She covers both health news and in-depth features on emerging health issues. Prior to taking up writing, she taught at the Pacific College of Health and Science in NYC for 12 years and led communication seminars for engineering students at The Cooper Union.