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General Recommendations and Recent Update in Adult Immunization
Korean Journal of Health Promotion ; : 1-12, 2012.
Artículo en Coreano | WPRIM | ID: wpr-147886
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUNDS Vaccination is the primary prevention strategy which aims to prevent various vaccine-preventable diseases and its complications. Although immunization practice had been centered on children in Korea, recent epidemic of several vaccine-preventable diseases such as hepatitis A and novel influenza H1N1 made people pay more attention on adult immunization since 2000.

METHODS:

This article reviews the general recommendations of adult immunization based on the recent report from the US Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices in 2011. New vaccines which have been introduced or will be introduced are briefly reviewed.

RESULTS:

Following topics are included 1) principles for vaccine scheduling, 2) spacing of vaccines and antibody-containing products, 3) vaccination in altered immunocompetence, 4) vaccination in special situations, 5) contraindications and precautions, and 6) preventing and managing adverse reactions. Brief information on various influenza vaccines, adult pertussis vaccine, meningococcal vaccine, and zoster vaccine are reviewed and provided.

CONCLUSIONS:

Updated general recommendations and information on the new vaccines are intended for clinicians and other health-care providers who vaccinate patients.
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Texto completo: Disponible Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental) Asunto principal: Prevención Primaria / Vacunas contra la Influenza / Vacunas / Vacuna contra la Tos Ferina / Inmunización / Vacunación / Vacunas Meningococicas / Comités Consultivos / Gripe Humana / Vacuna contra el Herpes Zóster Tipo de estudio: Guía de Práctica Clínica Límite: Adulto / Niño / Humanos País/Región como asunto: Asia Idioma: Coreano Revista: Korean Journal of Health Promotion Año: 2012 Tipo del documento: Artículo

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Texto completo: Disponible Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental) Asunto principal: Prevención Primaria / Vacunas contra la Influenza / Vacunas / Vacuna contra la Tos Ferina / Inmunización / Vacunación / Vacunas Meningococicas / Comités Consultivos / Gripe Humana / Vacuna contra el Herpes Zóster Tipo de estudio: Guía de Práctica Clínica Límite: Adulto / Niño / Humanos País/Región como asunto: Asia Idioma: Coreano Revista: Korean Journal of Health Promotion Año: 2012 Tipo del documento: Artículo