Immunization in Geriatric Population in India: A Critical Review

作者

  • Ravneet Kaur Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIM¬ER), Chandigarh, India
  • Jugal Kishore Professor, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi-110002, India

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摘要

Immunization is one of the key components of preventive healthcare strategies worldwide. However, which vaccine should be administered by the state in socialized medicine and which vaccine should be advocated to the individuals who can afford the expenditure should be discussed among health practitioners. This article addresses issues pertaining to vaccination among elderly from public health point of view, a largely neglected area in developing countries like India. From the review of literature, it is concluded that vaccination against pneumococcal infection, influenza, tetanus and herpes zoster can be considered in older persons.

作者簡介

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    Assistant Professor of Community MedicineSchool off Public HealthPost Graduate Institute of Medical Education and ResearchChandigarh 
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    Professor Department of Community MedicineMaulana Azad Medical CollegeNew Delhi

出版日期

2012-06-18

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Review Articles