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Update on adolescent immunization: pertussis, meningococcus, HPV, and the future
Sylvia H Yeh1, Jay M Lieberman
1University of California, Los Angeles, USA. syeh@labiomed.org
Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
|October 19, 2007
Summary
New vaccines for pertussis, meningococcal disease, and human papillomavirus (HPV) are available for adolescents. Routine check-ups for 11- to 12-year-olds offer a key opportunity for these crucial immunizations and health guidance.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Immunology
- Adolescent Medicine
Background:
- New vaccines for pertussis, meningococcal disease, and human papillomavirus (HPV) infection have been licensed since January 2005.
- Adolescents and preadolescents are identified as the primary target recipients due to their elevated risk for these specific infections.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of newly licensed vaccines for adolescent populations.
- To emphasize the role of routine health visits in adolescent immunization and risk-behavior counseling.
Main Methods:
- Review of vaccine licensing and target populations.
- Analysis of the utility of routine health visits for immunization and guidance.
Main Results:
- Availability of new vaccines against pertussis, meningococcal disease, and HPV.
- Identification of 11- to 12-year-old visits as optimal for immunization and anticipatory guidance.
Conclusions:
- Routine health visits for 11- to 12-year-olds are critical opportunities for administering new vaccines.
- Immunization and anticipatory guidance during these visits can mitigate risks associated with pertussis, meningococcal disease, and HPV infection in adolescents.
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