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[Vaccinations in adults--who? when? why?]
1Fachgebiet Arbeitsphysiologie, Arbeitsmedizin und Infektionsschutz, Bergische Universität Wuppertal. fhofmann@uni-wuppertal.de
Der Internist
|January 19, 2005
Summary
Adults require booster vaccinations for diseases like diphtheria and tetanus due to waning immunity. This review covers adult and elderly immunisation strategies against various infectious diseases.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Immunology
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Childhood vaccination success in Europe contrasts with adult infectious disease threats.
- Waning immunity post-vaccination necessitates ongoing public health strategies.
- Significant unvaccinated or susceptible adult populations exist, particularly in Germany.
Purpose:
- To present the rationale for adult booster vaccinations against diphtheria, hepatitis B, pertussis, poliomyelitis, and tetanus.
- To discuss indications for adult vaccinations against measles, mumps, German measles, and varicella.
- To describe immunisation recommendations for the elderly against influenza and Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Summary:
- This paper reviews the need for adult booster immunisations for diphtheria, hepatitis B, pertussis, poliomyelitis, and tetanus.
- It examines adult vaccination indications for measles, mumps, German measles, and varicella, noting susceptibility in Germany.
- Recommendations for elderly immunisation against influenza and S. pneumoniae are also detailed.
Impact:
- Highlights the importance of lifelong immunisation strategies beyond childhood.
- Informs public health policy regarding adult and elderly vaccination schedules.
- Aims to reduce the burden of vaccine-preventable diseases in adult populations.