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Published on: August 30, 2014
[Vaccination schedule of the Spanish Association of Pediatrics: recommendations 2007]
E Bernaola Iturbe1, F Giménez Sánchez, M Baca Cots
1Comité Asesor de Vacunas de la Asociación Española de Pediatría, Pamplona, Spain. bernaola@teleline.es
Insights
The Spanish Association of Pediatrics updated its 2007 immunization schedule, recommending the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine booster at school entry and confirming universal pneumococcal vaccination. New vaccines like rotavirus and HPV are also discussed.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Vaccinology
- Immunology
Context:
- The Vaccine Advisory Committee of the Spanish Association of Pediatrics reviews 2006 vaccine developments.
- Recommendations are made for the 2007 Immunization Schedule, considering European and regional practices.
Purpose:
- To inform about new vaccine developments and recommend modifications to the national immunization schedule.
- To emphasize the importance of timely vaccination and discuss the role of pediatricians.
Summary:
- The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine booster is recommended at school entry (3-4 years) for early protection.
- Universal heptavalent conjugate pneumococcal vaccination is supported, aligning with European standards.
- The safety and efficacy of rotavirus and human papilloma virus vaccines are evaluated for implementation.
Impact:
- Updated immunization schedule aims to enhance early childhood protection against preventable diseases.
- Promotes adoption of evidence-based vaccination strategies, including new vaccines.
- Highlights the crucial role of pediatricians in vaccine implementation and public health.
Abstract:
The Vaccine Advisory Committee of the Spanish Association of Pediatrics provides information on the new developments in vaccines that have taken place in 2006 and recommends certain modifications to the Immunization Schedule for 2007. To ensure early protection, the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine booster dose should be administered when children start school (3-4 years). Based on existing scientific evidence, the importance of universal heptavalent conjugate pneumococcal vaccination, as occurs in most similar European countries and in the autonomous community of Madrid in Spain, is confirmed. The safety and efficacy of rotavirus and human papilloma virus vaccines, as well as their use in our environment, is discussed and the role of pediatricians in their implementation is stressed. The recommended immunization schedule for children and adolescents starting vaccination late is also discussed.
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