Aggiornamento
Le vaccinazioni nell’adolescente
VACCINATIONS IN ADOLESCENTS
GIANNI BONA
Clinica Pediatrica, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche, Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale, Novara
Ottobre 2003 - pagg. 503 -506
Abstract
The recommended immunization schedule for adolescents is reviewed. Catch up immunization
of unvaccinated adolescents is required to ameliorate the efficacy of vaccination campaigns.
Administration of booster doses of dT(pa) and measles is considered necessary to sustain
immunity. Vaccinations for rubella, mumps and chickenpox are recommended for adolescents
who have not been immunized.
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Bibliografia
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3. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Update: vaccine side effects, adverse reactions, contraindications and precautions. MMWR 1996;45,RR,12.
4. Zannino L. Le vaccinazioni: perché, quando, come. Bologna: Editeam, 1999.
