Current issues in adolescent immunization.
Based on the December 2006 Fondation Mérieux International Scientific Symposium, the current state of adolescent immunization is reviewed with a focus on the policy and programmatic issues that impact the acceptability, initiation, and successful implementation. Key questions are identified with proposed strategies to help achieve successful adolescent immunization programs. The role of current vaccines targeted to adolescents, such as those directed against invasive meningitis, pertussis, and the human papillomavirus, is reviewed as well as their role in rejuvenating interest in adolescent immunization, and more importantly, adolescent health as a whole.
Brabin
Loretta
L
Women's Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom.
Greenberg
David P
DP
Hessel
Luc
L
Hyer
Randall
R
Ivanoff
Bernard
B
Van Damme
Pierre
P
D000293:Adolescent; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D007115:Immunization Schedule; D053918:Papillomavirus Vaccines / Q000276:immunology*; D010567:Pertussis Vaccine / Q000276:immunology*; D022242:Pneumococcal Vaccines / Q000276:immunology*
D053918:Papillomavirus Vaccines; D010567:Pertussis Vaccine; D022242:Pneumococcal Vaccines