10 Practice Recommendations in Adult Vaccination Administration. Issue 2 (February 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Oldfield, Benjamin J.; Stewart, Rosalyn W.
• Is Part Of: Southern medical journal. Volume 109:Issue 2(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-02
• Subjects: general internal medicine -- immunoprophylaxis -- preventive care, vaccination; Medicine -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.14423/SMJ.0000000000000407
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0038-4348

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: Although the provision of immunoprophylaxis to children has become routine in the practice of pediatric preventive care, the same is not true in adult primary care. Contributing to this problem is a lack of knowledge among providers of adult preventive care. This review aimed to bolster providers' understanding of adult vaccinations by highlighting changes in vaccination recommendations and addressing common knowledge gaps. This is not a comprehensive list of vaccination recommendations, but rather the "top 10" common misconceptions, advancements, and updates we have found in our reading of the vaccination literature and in our own experience in a training institution. Abstract : Although the provision of immunoprophylaxis to children has become routine in the practice of pediatric preventive care, the same is not true in adult primary care. Contributing to this problem is a lack of knowledge among providers of adult preventive care. This review aimed to bolster providers' understanding of adult vaccinations by highlighting changes in vaccination recommendations and addressing common knowledge gaps. This is not a comprehensive list of vaccination recommendations, but rather the "top 10" common misconceptions, advancements, and updates the authors have found in their reading of the vaccination literature and in their experience in a training institution.