Respiratory Vaccination.
10.4046/trd.2011.70.6.457
- Author:
Sang Won PARK
1
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul Metropolitan Government-Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. hswon1@snu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Influenza, Human;
Streptococcus pneumoniae;
pertussis;
Vaccination;
Respiratory Tract Infections
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Adult;
Chronic Disease;
Communicable Diseases;
Humans;
Influenza, Human;
Lung Diseases, Obstructive;
Respiratory Tract Infections;
Streptococcus pneumoniae;
Vaccination;
Whooping Cough
- From:Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
2011;70(6):457-461
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Vaccination in adults is recommended according to the age group and underlying diseases or risks of exposure. Patients with chronic diseases including chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases are susceptible to infectious diseases and related serious complications. They need risk-related vaccination along with age-related vaccination. Both influenza and pneumococcal vaccination are recommended in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases. They are additive if administered simultaneously. Pertussis vaccination is also needed in adolescents and adults. Although there is strong need for these vaccinations, the actual vaccination rate is low. Measures to effectively enhance the vaccination rate are needed.
