Pediatr. praxi. 2010;11(1):44-45
They refused to vaccinate their child - what are the consequences?
- ¹,Pediatrická klinika FN Brno, Dětská interní klinika LF MU, Brno
- ²,Klinika dětských infekčních chorob, LF MU a FN Brno
The case report presents a case of 2,5-year-old boy, admitted to hospital with mild laryngitis and high fever. Due to the progress of respiratory
infect, high inflammatory markers and lung x-ray, he was treated as an incipient bronchopneumonia. Clinical status worsened
within a short period of time. Hyperpyrexia, vomiting and afterwards also meningeal signs appeared. The final diagnosis was purulent
meningitis with etiological agent Haemophilus influenzae b. The boy has not been vaccinated yet except for vaccination against tuberculosis.
His parents refused the regular vaccination. The aim of this case report is to remark on potential misleading entrance diagnosis,
the importance of regular vaccination and to present a recommendation how can general practitioner legally proceed in case of parental
refusal of mandatory vaccination.
Keywords: vaccination, Haemophilus influenzae b, meningitis
Published: March 1, 2010 Show citation
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