Adolescent immunizations: policies to provide a shot in the arm for adolescents.
With multiple vaccines for adolescents recently recommended and in various stages of development, the issue of how to effectively deliver immunizations to this age group has become increasingly important. This manuscript addresses some of the primary barriers and potential public health solutions to providing vaccinations effectively to adolescents. The foreseen complexities associated with each potential solution will be noted throughout; there remain potentially unforeseen ramifications as well.
Adolescent Medicine and Sports Medicine Section, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.
Amy B
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Middleman
D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006291:Health Policy / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D007114:Immunization / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards / Q000639:trends*; D007115:Immunization Schedule; D022401:Meningococcal Vaccines
D022401:Meningococcal Vaccines