Influenza and Pneumococcal Immunization Strategies for Physicians
CHEST JournalPublished 1 March 1987
David S. Fedson
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Abstract
One of the truly remarkable achievements of American medicine has been the control, and in many instances, the near-eradication of vaccine-preventable infectious diseases of childhood. Success has depended not only on efficacious vaccines, but also on effective strategies and programs for universal childhood immunization. This record of accomplishment has challenged physicians who care for adults. As a result, increasing attention is being given to understanding current vaccination practices and to developing new approaches to adult immunization. 1 Guide for adult immunization, 1985. American College of Physicians, Philadelphia1985 Google Scholar Many vaccines need to be considered, including all that are used in routine childhood immunization. However, the importance of influenza and pneumococcal infections and the need for more effective use of influenza and pneumococcal vaccines overshadow all other problems.
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