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Recommended immunization schedule for children and adolescents: the Korean Pediatric Society, 2013

Dae Sun Jo1, Jong-Hyun Kim, Eun Hwa Choi

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Korea.

Korean Journal of Pediatrics
|June 29, 2013
PubMed

Insights

The Korean Pediatric Society updated its 2013 immunization schedule, including the Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine in the National Immunization Program. This guide offers catch-up schedules for children and adolescents needing timely vaccinations.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The Committee on Infectious Diseases of the Korean Pediatric Society provides essential immunization guidelines.
  • Previous guidelines were released in 2012.
  • The National Immunization Program in Korea has incorporated the Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the updated recommended immunization schedule for Korean children and adolescents as of March 2013.
  • To provide a catch-up immunization schedule for individuals who have not followed the recommended timeline.
  • To inform pediatricians about the latest vaccination guidelines.

Main Methods:

  • The article details the revised immunization schedules.
  • It incorporates the inclusion of the Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine.
  • The schedules are a revision of the 2012 "Immunization Guideline, 7th edition."

Main Results:

  • The updated schedule includes the Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine.
  • A catch-up schedule is provided for children and adolescents.
  • The guidelines reflect minor revisions from the 2012 edition.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatricians must be aware of the updated immunization schedules.
  • Adequate immunization is crucial for the health of Korean children and adolescents.
  • The updated schedule ensures alignment with national vaccination programs and public health recommendations.

Keywords:
AdolescentChildImmunization ScheduleInfant

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