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  • A study of 50 children with Down syndrome revealed that 14% tested positive for antithyroid antibodies, indicating a potential autoimmune response.
  • Six individuals had antimicrosomal antibodies and three had both antimicrosomal and antithyroglobulin antibodies, while none tested positive for antithyroglobulin alone.
  • Three children in the Down syndrome group were diagnosed with hypothyroidism, highlighting the need for regular screening for thyroid issues in this population.
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  • The study examined the effectiveness of oral polio vaccines in Saudi Arabia by testing children’s antibodies post-vaccination.
  • Approximately 209 vaccinated children were analyzed, with blood samples collected at nine months to measure their immune response.
  • The results showed varying success rates: 79% for Type 1, 88% for Type 2, and 65% for Type 3, indicating a need for a new vaccination strategy.
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Rapid decline in infant and child mortality.

Ann Saudi Med

November 1992

Department of Social Studies, King Saud University, Ministry of Health, Presidency of Girl's Education, and Suleimania Children's Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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