title: Current status of pediatric vaccines.
abstract: Pediatric immunization schedules have become more complex, especially with the approval of two new vaccines for Haemophilus influenzae type b and changes in recommendations for measles vaccine. In addition, vaccines for other infections (eg, rotavirus, varicella, and respiratory syncytial virus) are in development and likely will become available in the future. These recent advances raise hope that the list of diseases eradicated through vaccination will be expanded.
authors.affiliation: Sentara Health Plan, Virginia Beach, VA 23462.
authors.forename: W E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Feldman
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D016667:Bacterial Capsules; D001428:Bacterial Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D015721:Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D018073:Haemophilus Vaccines; D006193:Haemophilus influenzae / Q000276:immunology; D017325:Hepatitis B Vaccines; D006801:Humans; D007115:Immunization Schedule; D007223:Infant; D008458:Measles Vaccine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D022242:Pneumococcal Vaccines; D011135:Polysaccharides, Bacterial / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D013296:Streptococcus pneumoniae / Q000276:immunology; D014612:Vaccines / Q000009:adverse effects; D014761:Viral Hepatitis Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D001428:Bacterial Vaccines; D015721:Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine; D018073:Haemophilus Vaccines; C044237:Haemophilus influenzae type b polysaccharide vaccine; D017325:Hepatitis B Vaccines; D008458:Measles Vaccine; D022242:Pneumococcal Vaccines; D011135:Polysaccharides, Bacterial; D014612:Vaccines; D014761:Viral Hepatitis Vaccines