December 4, 2014

The results of this study revealed that, as expected, adverse events were more common in the measles-DTP-oral polio vaccine group. This is the first randomized trial of the non-specific effects of DTP and supports that these effects may be sex-differential and of clinical and weight/height measurement importance.  Combined vaccination with DTP plus measles plus oral polio vaccine may be detrimental for girls.  Their symptoms included diarrhea, febrile illness with rash and increased hospitalizations.

Here is the link to the article:

Diptheria-tetanus-pertussis Vaccine Administered Simultaneously With Measles Vaccine Is Associated With Increased Morbidity and Poor Growth In Girls

God bless you and to your good health!

Joyce Gibb MS, CRNP
Ask The Pharmacist Group, LLC