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Adult Immunization

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J Korean Med Assoc. 2005;48(6):553-560
Publication date (electronic) : 2005 June 30
doi : https://doi.org/10.5124/jkma.2005.48.6.553
Yeon-Sook Kim, M.D.
Department of Internal Medicine, Chungnam National University College of Medicine & Hospital, Korea. alice177@dreamwiz.com

Abstract

In 1796, Jenner inoculated the vesicular fluid from cowpox lesions into the skin of susceptible individuals and induced protection against smallpox, and thus the era of immunization began. With the introduction of vaccinations, children and adults are now protected against 15 life-threatening or debilitating diseases. In 1980, the WHO declared that smallpox was eradicated and people did not need to be vaccinated any more. Vaccines have reduced cases of all vaccine-preventable diseases by more than 97% from peak levels before vaccines were available. Despite these success stories and even though coverage has improved, pockets of under-immunized children remain, leaving the potential for outbreaks. Many adolescents and adults are under-immunized as well, missing opportunities to protect themselves against vaccine-preventable diseases such as tetanus, hepatitis B, influenza, and pneumococcal disease. In the text, we intend to describe the indication, adverse effects, and contraindications of adult immunization.

Keywords: Adult immunization; Td; Influenza; Pneumococcal vaccine

References

1. Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R. Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's principles and practice of infectious diseases 6th edth ed.
2. Anonymous. Recommended adult immunization schedule-United States, 2004~2005 2004. 53MMWR; Q1–Q4.

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Recommended adult immunization schedule, by vaccine and age group-United States, October 2004~September 2005

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Recommended adult immunization schedule, by vaccine and medical and other indications-United States, October 2004~September 2005

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Administering Vaccines to Adults: Dose, Route, Site, Needle Size, and Preparation

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Please note: Always refer to the package insert included with each biologic for complete vaccine administration information. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices(ACIP) statement for the particular vaccine should be reviewed as well.