Factors Associated with Catch-up Growth in Term, Asymmetrical Small-for-Gestational Age Infants in the First Year of Life.

Introduction: Catch-up growth (CUG) in small-for-gestational age (SGA) infants is essential for their overall development. Knowledge about the factors influencing CUG might be critical in their effective management. Hence this study was performed with the aim of identifying factors that may influence CUG in SGA infants.

Vitamin D Deficiency as a Factor Influencing Asthma Control in Children.

Objective: To study the association between asthma control and serum 25OH Vitamin D levels in children with moderate persistent asthma on preventer therapy.

Methods: Children aged 6-18 years, with moderate persistent asthma, on preventer therapy for ≥2 months were included. Control was categorized as good, partial or poor as per GINA guidelines.

Assessment of safety and immunogenicity of two different lots of diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine manufactured using small and large scale manufacturing process.

Background: Hib vaccine can be easily incorporated in EPI vaccination schedule as the immunization schedule of Hib is similar to that of DTP vaccine. To meet the global demand of Hib vaccine, SIIL scaled up the Hib conjugate manufacturing process. This study was conducted in Indian infants to assess and compare the immunogenicity and safety of DTwP-HB+Hib (Pentavac(®)) vaccine of SIIL manufactured at large scale with the 'same vaccine' manufactured at a smaller scale.