Updates in Adult Immunizations

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends that adults aged ≥19 years receive various vaccines to prevent serious health conditions, including hepatitis B, herpes zoster/shingles, human papilloma virus (HPV), and pneumonia. Recent vaccine approvals by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have led to updates in the ACIP adult immunization schedule. Thi s article provides a relevant clinical literature review for nurse practitioners on the newly approved vaccines for hepatitis B and herpes zoster and updated ACIP recommendations.

Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - November 21, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Fraidy Maltz, Brooke Fidler Tags: Featured Article Source Type: research