Genetic associations with a fever after measles-containing vaccines

• Main Authors: Nicola P. Klein (Author), Ousseny Zerbo (Author), Kristin Goddard (Author), Weiqi Wang (Author), Alison E. Fohner (Author), Amy Wiesner (Author), Vida Shokoohi (Author), John Coller (Author), Karin Bok (Author), Hayley A. Gans (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2021-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Children have elevated fever risk 1 to 2 weeks after the first dose of a measles-containing vaccine (MCV), which is likely affected by genetic, immunologic, and clinical factors. Fever after MCV is associated with febrile seizures, though may also be associated with higher measles antibody titers. T...