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Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) Advisory Committee on Vaccines and Immunization Practices (ACVIP): Recommended

Srinivas G Kasi1, S Shivananda2, Sanjay Marathe3

  • 1Kasi Clinic, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Correspondence to: Srinivas G Kasi, Convener, ACVIP, Kasi Clinic, 2nd Cross, 3rd Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru 560011, Karnataka, India. sgkasi@gmail.com.

Indian Pediatrics
|December 1, 2020
PubMed

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Updated immunization guidelines recommend a booster dose of injectable polio vaccine (IPV) for children and standardized dosing for inactivated influenza vaccines. These revisions reflect new developments in vaccinology and aim to improve vaccine efficacy.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Immunology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • New advancements in vaccinology necessitate updated immunization schedules.
  • Existing recommendations require review to incorporate new vaccines and practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To revise and update the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) immunization recommendations for 2020-21.
  • To provide guidance on existing and novel vaccines based on current scientific evidence.

Main Methods:

  • The Advisory Committee on Vaccines and Immunization Practices (ACVIP) of the IAP convened meetings in 2020.
  • Discussions involved reviewing updates and new recommendations, with member opinions gathered.
  • An evidence-based consensus was reached on revised immunization practices.

Main Results:

  • A booster dose of injectable polio vaccine (IPV) is now recommended at 4-6 years.
  • Emphasis is placed on the importance of IPV in the primary immunization schedule.
  • Recommended timing for the second dose of varicella vaccine is 3-6 months post-first dose.
  • Uniform dosing of 0.5 mL (15 µg HA) is advised for inactivated influenza vaccines.

Conclusions:

  • The revised IAP recommendations incorporate crucial updates for childhood immunizations.
  • These guidelines aim to enhance vaccine effectiveness and public health outcomes.
  • The updates address key vaccines including polio, varicella, and influenza.
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