Adult Immunizations
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Prevention is cure
to vaccines have eradicated diseases that formerly caused thousands of deaths. Although still a long way to go, we can say that it was worth the work of researchers.
Although this technique is widespread prevention in virtually the entire population of children in developed countries, still a tiny percentage of parents who refuse to vaccinate their children, much remains to be done. One of the most worries the experts is the lack of information on vaccines needed in adulthood.
Children and adolescents receive appropriate vaccines for free in schools, but after this time, there are few who follow the vaccination schedule. In this sense, Ramón Cisterna, coordinator of the Task Force on Adult Immunization (Gesves), insists that “vaccination is a preventive measure against infection more effectively than exists today, even for adults.”
Although, in general, vaccines given us when we are little to protect us from many diseases, there are some infections before they have to provide an extra dose, popularly known as ‘memory’, and others with which we regularly vaccinated. Tank says, for example, tetanus “causes each year between 25 and 30 adult cases” that could be prevented with a vaccine.
Seniors must rely on vaccination to prevent disease. Is the case of “disorders such as influenza virus or herpes zoster, and bacterial infections such as pneumococcal and tetanus,” says the doctor.
To try to reduce these risks, Gesves provides population information and a vaccination schedule for adults. “It recommends a booster dose of tetanus and diphtheria every 10 years, another between 15 and 39 to prevent measles, mumps and rubella as well as protection against hepatitis B, meningococcus C, influenza and pneumococcus, “lists the expert.
The problem is that most adults know the importance of vaccination. This is what has been revealed after hearing the Opinion of ‘knowledge and attitudes study on vaccination in adults “by the Gesves. The data say that “three out of 10 adults had been re-vaccinated since childhood.”
Ramón Cisterna also warns that “a high percentage of people who were vaccinated for tetanus, did when he was at risk because they had made a cut, for example.” The doctor believes that this information is very important because it demonstrates “the need to have an impact on prevention,” and try to create awareness and correct habits of vaccination.
Indeed, this is the reason that led them to promote a source of valid information, such as the web page of this working group. In addition, ensure that at least in Spain, “each autonomous community covers vaccines are included in the official vaccination schedule,” and that a visit to the doctor enough to know better and be able to carry out the relevant guidelines for prevention.
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