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[Vaccination in children]

E Mallet1

  • 1Service de pédiatrie, Centre hospitalier universitaire de Rouen, Hôpital Charles-Nicolle.

La Revue Du Praticien
|June 15, 1995
PubMed

Insights

New vaccines against Haemophilus b and hepatitis B are available, prompting calendar updates. Combined vaccines improve adherence, with new options like acellular pertussis on the horizon.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • New vaccines for Haemophilus b and hepatitis B are now part of clinical practice.
  • Recommendations for vaccination schedules have been updated.
  • Non-compulsory vaccines require clear communication to families.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To inform healthcare practitioners about new vaccine availability and recommendations.
  • To highlight strategies for improving vaccine uptake.
  • To provide a forward look at upcoming vaccine developments.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current vaccination guidelines and available vaccines.
  • Discussion of strategies to enhance patient and family compliance.
  • Anticipation of future vaccine technologies and combinations.

Main Results:

  • Updated vaccination schedules incorporating anti-Haemophilus b and anti-hepatitis B vaccines.
  • Combined vaccines, such as five-valence, are effective in improving compliance.
  • Acellular pertussis vaccines and new combination vaccines are expected soon.

Conclusions:

  • Healthcare providers must educate families on new, non-compulsory vaccines.
  • Strategic use of combined vaccines can increase immunization rates.
  • The landscape of pediatric vaccines is evolving with new, well-tolerated options.

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