Adult immunizations

Ann Intern Med. 1996 Jan 1;124(1 Pt 1):35-40. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-124-1_part_1-199601010-00007.

Abstract

New vaccines have been licensed for hepatitis A, varicella, and typhoid. This paper reviews these vaccines and their recommended uses in adults. Special attention is given to a new national policy establishing age 50 years as a time for review of preventive health measures with emphasis on evaluating risk factors that indicate a need for pneumococcal vaccine and the initiation of annual influenza immunization.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Allied Health Personnel
  • Bacterial Vaccines*
  • Chickenpox / prevention & control*
  • Hepatitis A / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Immunization Programs
  • Influenza Vaccines
  • Pneumococcal Infections / prevention & control
  • Safety
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Typhoid Fever / prevention & control*
  • United States
  • Viral Hepatitis Vaccines*
  • Viral Vaccines* / adverse effects

Substances

  • Bacterial Vaccines
  • Influenza Vaccines
  • Viral Hepatitis Vaccines
  • Viral Vaccines