Improving Adolescent Immunization Coverage: The Time to Act Is Now

Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) 2016 National Immunization Survey-Teen was recently released and, once again, adolescent immunization rates for some vaccines recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices are disappointingly low [1]. The CDC recommends adolescents receive four immunizations —two of which are administered as multidose series—to help protect against meningococcal meningitis; human papillomavirus; tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough); and influenza.
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - Category: Child Development Authors: Tags: Commentary Source Type: research