Items Tagged ‘immune systems’
February 9, 2010
For obese, vaccine needle size matters
In a new study, the researchers report that using a standard 1-inch needle to immunize obese adolescents against hepatitis B virus produced a much weaker effect than using a longer needle. “As obesity rises in the US, we need to be aware that the standard of care may have to change to protect obese youth,” […]
Tags: immune systems, obese, vaccines