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- Wiley
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- Copyright © 2005 Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company
- ISSN
- 0905-6157
- eISSN
- 1399-3038
- DOI
- 10.1111/j.1399-3038.2005.00289.x
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Abstract
Amongst the vast array of misinformation perpetrated by the media is that immunizations may increase the risk of developing allergic disease. However, a considerable number of studies have indicated that there is no significant relationship between vaccination and allergy and, of course, we and others have published a number of papers demonstrating an inverse relationship between the use of BCG (Bacilli Calmette‐Guerin) and both asthma and allergies ( 1 and 2 ). We have also published a paper from Switzerland showing that measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) immunization is also not a factor in contributing to the increase of atopic disease ( 3 ). In this issue we publish a paper from France indicating that not only do immunizations not increase the risk of allergic disease but actually may have a protective effect. This is particularly observed in relation to the live attenuated vaccines of BCG and oral polio‐myelitis. Both might be expected to promote a TH‐1 response thereby suppressing allergic mechanisms. This is an enormously important public health message. As pediatricians we should not only be recommending full immunization programmes but also exclusive breast feeding. There are many reasons why we should recommend breast feeding. However, its role
Journal
Pediatric Allergy and Immunology – Wiley
Published: May 1, 2005