Combination Vaccines for Childhood Immunization

Authors: Santos, José Ignacio; Levine, Orin

Source: Recent Advances in Immunization, 2nd Edition, Recent Advances in Immunization, 2nd Edition , pp. 30-48(19)

Publisher: Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

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Abstract:

This article discusses the past, present, and future of combination vaccines. It highlights the challenges faced by clinicians, manufacturers, and governments and outlines the lessons learned in the Americas in the implementation of these vaccines.

This is an article from the book Recent Advances in Immunization, 2^nd edition, which covers combination vaccines, vaccine safety, influenza control, adolescent and adult immunization, human papillomavirus vaccines, and approaches to introducing new vaccines.

Keywords: COMBINATION VACCINES; CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION; IMMUNIZATION STRATEGIES; IMMUNOGENICITY; VACCINES ANTIGENS; IMMUNIZATION IN THE AMERICAS; MEASLES VACCINATION; MUMPS VACCINATION; RUBELLA VACCINATION; INFLUENZA VACCINATION; PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINATION; DIPHTERIA AND TETANUS VACCINATION