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| Prevention: | There are no vaccines available for parainfluenza. Parainfluenza infections may be seasonal usually in the fall and winter. Avoiding crowds and limiting exposure during peak outbreaks may decrease the likelihood of infection. Parainfluenza infections are most severe in infants and become less severe with age. Limiting exposure, such as day-care and full nurseries, may delay infection until the child is older.
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Review Date: 12/7/2001
Reviewed By: Camille Kotton, M.D., Infectious Diseases Division, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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