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Rev. chil. infectol ; 24(6): 485-490, dic. 2007. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-470682

ABSTRACT

Los niños con necesidades de cuidado médico especial (NECMES) son una población creciente en pediatría y su riesgo de complicaciones asociadas a enfermedades infecciosas es alto. Objetivo. En niños con NECMES, describir la adherencia al Programa Nacional de Inmunizaciones (PNI) y al uso de vacunas adicionales recomendadas. Pacientes y Métodos. En forma retrospectiva se registró en niños con NECMES, hospitalizados: vacunas PNI administradas, retrasos y causas de éstos, prescripción y administración de vacunas adicionales. Resultados. Se analizaron 70 niños: 30 presentaron al menos un atraso en las vacunas PNI, 40,0 por ciento por hospitalizaciones previas, 26,7 por ciento por morbilidad menor y 20 por ciento por otras causas no justificadas. Se prescribió vacunas adicionales al PNI a 49 niños (70 por ciento) pero sólo 25 las recibieron. Conclusiones. Esta población presentó baja adherencia al esquema de vacunación PNI y extra PNI. Cualquier contacto con el personal de salud, incluyendo la hospitalización, debe constituir una oportunidad para actualizar las inmunizaciones.


The proportion of children with special health care needs (CSHCN) due to chronic illness is increasing. They have a high risk of complications due to infectious diseases. Objective. To describe adherence to the Expanded Program of Immunization (EPI) and administration of other expert recommended vaccines in CSHCN. Patients and methods. In a retrospective manner information on chronic disease, EPI vaccines administration, reasons for delays, prescription and administration of additionally recommended vaccines was registered in a cohort of hospitalized CSHCN. Results. Seventy children were analyzed. Thirty (42.9 percent) had at least one delay in EPI immunization schedule; 40 percent due to previous hospitalizations, 26.7 percent due to minor morbidity and 20 percent due to other unjustified reasons. Forty-nine (70.0 percent) received prescriptions for additional vaccines, but only 25 actually received them. Conclusions. CSHCN showed low adherence to EPI and received few additionally recommended vaccines. Every contact with these patients, including hospitalization should be used to update immunizations.


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Child , Child, Preschool , Female , Humans , Infant , Male , Child Health Services , Chronic Disease , Immunization Schedule , Patient Compliance/statistics & numerical data , Vaccination/statistics & numerical data , Chile , National Health Programs
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