Subcutaneous palivizumab (Synagis®) administration in an infant with congenital type 2B von Willebrand disease

Intramuscular injections are contra-indicated in infants with either acquired or congenital bleeding disorders. In such patients, it is unlicensed practice to administer vaccines by subcutaneous route. However, there are no reports on subcutaneous administration of palivizumab (Synagis®). We report...

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Main Authors: Karel Allegaert, Maissa Rayyan, Veerle Cossey, Chris Van Geet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hygeia Press di Corridori Marinella 2015-01-01
Series:Journal of Pediatric and Neonatal Individualized Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.jpnim.com/index.php/jpnim/article/view/243