Staying Healthy with Down Syndrome - We'll Give it a Shot! | Grand Rounds Oakland

Presented by:

Noemi Spinazzi, MD
Director-Down Syndrome Center of Excellence
Children's Specialized Hospital, New Jersey

Learning Objectives: 

1. Recognize that infections are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in individuals with Down syndrome. 
2. Identify the increased risk of hospitalization and mechanical ventilation in this population when exposed to vaccine-preventable illnesses.
3. Describe the biological and developmental risk factors contributing to infection severity, including immune system differences, anatomic vulnerabilities, and cognitive/developmental considerations.
4. Analyze common barriers to vaccination among individuals with Down syndrome and discuss potential clinical and public health strategies to overcome them.

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