[Vaccinations in adults]

Immunization practices in adults are based on clinical experience and practice. Recent years have seen advances in several viral and bacterial diseases preventable by immunization. The following article discusses general recommendations regarding immunization practices in adults as well as these advances which have modified the current immunization practices. Immunization guidelines for specific diseases are not given in this article. However, they should be looked up in the guidelines for diagnosis and prevention of infectious diseases published by the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health.