Adult Vaccination - 19/11/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.pop.2011.07.003
Christina M. Hillson, MD ⁎ 
, Joshua H. Barash, MD, Edward M. Buchanan, MD
, Joshua H. Barash, MD, Edward M. Buchanan, MD Thomas Jefferson University, Department of Family and Community Medicine, 833 Chestnut Street, Suite 301, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
Corresponding author.Résumé |
Immunization has effectively decreased the burden of disease on society. Nevertheless, over 50,000 deaths occur annually in the United States from vaccine-preventable disease, and nearly all of these occur in adults. It is essential for primary care physicians to be knowledgeable about the unique immunization-related needs of adults and to be aware of the factors that determine the need for vaccination.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Immunization, Vaccine, Adult
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Elsevier Inc. Tous droits réservés.
Vol 38 - N° 4
P. 611-632 - décembre 2011 Retour au numéro
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