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2.3 Groups with special vaccination requirements

2.3 Groups with Special Vaccination Requirements - updated July 2009

Please note: due to continuous updates being made to the Immunisation Handbook, the page number on the electronic version will not always match the hard copy version.

This chapter considers the use of vaccines in people who have special vaccination requirements, those who may experience more frequent adverse events, and those who may have a suboptimal response to vaccination. Recommendations for vaccination of those at occupational risk are also included.

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