Child and adolescent immunizations: selected review of recent US recommendations and literature
Publication Date
2014
Journal Title
Curr Opin Pediatr
Abstract
Purpose of reviewTo provide a clinically relevant summary of the latest research and recommendations regarding childhood and adolescent immunizations.Recent findingsChildhood vaccination has dramatically reduced pediatric morbidity and mortality in the United States. Recent research on childhood and adolescent immunizations has focused on expanding the use of current vaccines for additional subpopulations as well as the development of new vaccines. In particular, data confirming the safety and immunogenicity of vaccines in various groups of children have shaped national guidelines. Furthermore, studies on vaccine uptake, cost-effectiveness, and impact of vaccination have reinforced the importance of adhering to these guidelines. More work needs to be done by providers and parents to increase vaccination coverage rates to better protect children and adolescents from these serious diseases. In this article, selected recent publications and recommendations on the following vaccines are reviewed: influenza, meningococcal conjugate, childhood and adolescent/adult formulations of diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis, pneumococcal conjugate, and human papillomavirus.SummaryResearch on childhood and adolescent vaccinations continues to shape future guidelines. Through this work, we can learn how to optimize the protection of all children and adolescents against vaccine-preventable diseases.
Volume Number
26
Issue Number
3
Pages
383-395
Document Type
Article
EPub Date
2014/04/12
Status
Northwell Researcher
Facility
Northwell Health
Primary Department
General Pediatrics
PMID
DOI
10.1097/mop.0000000000000093