By Steven Reinberg/HealthDay Reporter Each year, some 45,000 Americans die from diseases that could have been prevented by vaccines, health officials said Thursday. Despite this, the number of American adults who get needed vaccines remains low, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “There were some modest increases in coverage, but for […]
Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule — United States, 2011Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule — United States, 2011
From CDC website, 04 February 2011 Each year, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) reviews the recommended adult immunization schedule to ensure that the schedule reflects current recommendations for the licensed vaccines. In October 2010, ACIP approved the adult immunization schedule for 2011, which includes several changes. The notation for influenza vaccination in the […]