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An update on adult immunization
APIK Journal of Internal Medicine, 2021 Childhood immunization is recommended and publicized globally, whereas the adult population, which comprises more than 60% of the total population, still suffers from vaccine-preventable diseases due to factors ranging from personal neglect to ...
Vasantha Kamath +2 more
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Disparities in Coverage of Adult Immunization among Older Adults in India [PDF]
Vaccines, 2022 A lack of a universal adult immunization scheme in India poses a challenge to achieve universal health coverage. Healthcare disparity is one of the biggest challenges in low- and middle-income countries such as India. We aimed to estimate the disparities
Damini Singh +3 more
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IAPSM’s Position Paper on Typhoid Vaccines for Adult Immunization in India [PDF]
Indian Journal of Community MedicineTyphoid is a major public health concern in India, particularly among those dwelling in urban slums with poor sanitation. The disease caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi spread majorly through contaminated food and water.
Kapil Goel +10 more
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Manifesto on the Value of Adult Immunization: “We Know, We Intend, We Advocate” [PDF]
Vaccines, 2021 Immunization through vaccination is a milestone achievement that has made a tremendous contribution to public health. Historically, immunization programs aimed firstly to protect children, who were disproportionally affected by infectious diseases ...
Raffaele Antonelli-Incalzi +8 more
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Overview of adult immunization in Italy: Successes, lessons learned and the way forward [PDF]
Human Vaccines & ImmunotherapeuticsThe exchange of knowledge and best practices in adult immunization are essential to improve vaccination strategies across the European region. Italy has made groundbreaking progress in the field, being one of the first countries to propose a life-course ...
Angela Bechini +15 more
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IAPSM’s Position Paper on Influenza Vaccines for Adult Immunization in India [PDF]
Indian Journal of Community MedicineInfluenza causes significant morbidity, hospitalizations, and mortality due to lower respiratory tract infections in India. This paper reviews the current evidence regarding influenza epidemiology, the need for vaccination, immunogenicity, and efficacy ...
Nikita Sharma +9 more
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Adult immunization: the need to address. [PDF]
Hum Vaccin Immunother, 2014 Vaccination is recommended throughout life to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases and their sequel. The primary focus of vaccination programs has historically been directed to childhood immunizations. For adults, chronic diseases have been the primary focus of preventive and medical health care, though there has been increased emphasis on preventing ...
Mehta B +4 more
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Barriers to adult immunization and solutions: Personalized approaches [PDF]
Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, 2017 Immunization is an important component of preventive healthcare services aiming to prevent and eventually eradicate infectious diseases by immunizing people before they become infected.
Devrim Emel Alici +2 more
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Global Status of Adult Immunization Post COVID-19 Pandemic [PDF]
VaccinesBackground/Objective: Historically, immunization programs have focused on infants, children, and women of reproductive age. COVID-19 vaccination prompted countries to vaccinate adults.
Alba Vilajeliu +16 more
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