Adult Immunization

Authors

  • Sanjay Kalra Dept. of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, Haryana, India; University Center for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, India
  • Madhur Verma Dept. of Family and Community Medicine, AIIMS, Bathinda, Punjab, India

Keywords:

Communicable disease, geriatrics,, health care delivery, immunization, vaccination

Abstract

Vaccination is accepted as an integral part of preventive and community health. However, adult vaccination has not received the same attention as childhood immunization. This communication describes the advantages of adult immunization, and lists high priority populations for the same. It highlights the need to focus on health care workers, sanitation workers and food workers for effective prevention of disease through vaccination.

Published

2023-07-03

Issue

Vol. 33 No. 6 (2022)

Section

Preventive Health

How to Cite

Adult Immunization. (2023). Indian Journal Of Clinical Practice, 33(6), 14-16. https://ojs.ijcp.in/index.php/IJCP/article/view/267

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