| Literature DB >> 25753174 |
Mark Alexander Pilkinton1, H Keipp Talbot.
Abstract
Vaccination is a vital component of routine preventative health. Older adults can potentially benefit most from vaccines because they have greater susceptibility to disease and associated complications. The number of infections covered and the types of vaccines available has grown significantly in recent years. Although this represents tremendous progress, it can also result in confusion and missed opportunities to provided recommended vaccinations. This review summarizes the current guidelines for vaccination of older adults and highlights the latest innovations.Keywords: Pneumococcus; immunizations; influenza; shingles; vaccination
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Year: 2015 PMID: 25753174 DOI: 10.1111/jgs.13375
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Am Geriatr Soc ISSN: 0002-8614 Impact factor: 5.562