Update on child and adolescent immunizations: selected review of US recommendations and literature

Current Opinion in Pediatrics
Jenna A KatzJoseph A Bocchini

Abstract

To provide a clinically relevant synopsis of recent research findings as well as updated guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics and Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices regarding child and adolescent immunizations. Childhood vaccinations have served to dramatically reduce pediatric morbidity and mortality in the USA. Much of the recent research has focused on the improvement of current vaccines as well as on the development of new vaccines. By improving the safety, efficacy and immunogenicity of vaccinations, children can be more fully protected. Additionally, recommendations have broadened as vaccinations have been proven well tolerated and effective for a growing number of subpopulations. Although more groups of children are now included in vaccination recommendations, efforts must continue to ensure that all eligible children receive their vaccinations. This article reviews selected recent publications on influenza, human papillomavirus, the childhood and adolescent/adult formulations of diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis, meningococcal conjugate and pneumococcal vaccines. The relationship between febrile seizures and childhood immunizations is explored. The research on childhood and a...Continue Reading

References

Sep 8, 2001·The New England Journal of Medicine·W E BarlowUNKNOWN Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Vaccine Safety Datalink Working Group
Apr 7, 2007·The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal·Aaron M WendelboeUNKNOWN Infant Pertussis Study Group
Jan 10, 2008·JAMA : the Journal of the American Medical Association·Matthew D SnapeAndrew J Pollard
Feb 12, 2009·The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal·Kirsten P PerrettAndrew J Pollard
Apr 7, 2010·Pediatrics·Erica Y ChungLynda Schneider
Jul 1, 2010·Pediatrics·Nicola P KleinUNKNOWN Vaccine Safety Datalink
Aug 18, 2010·Vaccine·Elamin H Elbasha, Erik J Dasbach
Jan 6, 2011·The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal·Jessica R MacneilUNKNOWN Active Bacterial Core surveillance (ABCs) Team and MeningNet Surveillance Partners
Feb 4, 2011·Clinical Infectious Diseases : an Official Publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America·C Mary HealyCarol J Baker
Apr 5, 2011·The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology·Luke WebbSusan Laubach
Apr 26, 2011·Current Opinion in Immunology·Kristin L Moffitt, Richard Malley
Aug 6, 2011·Vaccine·Harrell W ChessonLauri E Markowitz
Aug 23, 2011·Vaccine·Susanna EspositoNicola Principi
Sep 6, 2011·Pediatrics·UNKNOWN American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Infectious Diseases
Sep 13, 2011·Journal of the National Cancer Institute·Aimée R KreimerUNKNOWN CVT Vaccine Group
Sep 21, 2011·The Medical Journal of Australia·Heath A KellyPaul V Effler
Sep 29, 2011·Clinical Infectious Diseases : an Official Publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America·B A HalperinS A Halperin
Oct 15, 2011·The New England Journal of Medicine·Timo VesikariRalf Clemens
Oct 19, 2011·Pediatrics·Christina G DorellLauri E Markowitz
Oct 28, 2011·The New England Journal of Medicine·Joel M PalefskyElizabeth I O Garner
Nov 2, 2011·BMJ : British Medical Journal·Bob Roehr
Nov 16, 2011·Pediatrics·Shannon StokleyPascale M Wortley
Nov 30, 2011·Pediatrics·UNKNOWN Committee on Infectious Diseases
Dec 14, 2011·Clinical Infectious Diseases : an Official Publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America·Danuta M SkowronskiGaston De Serres
Dec 20, 2011·American Journal of Preventive Medicine·Kevin J DombkowskiSarah J Clark

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Mar 15, 2013·Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease·Crystal N PruittDouglas J Creedon
May 9, 2013·Current Opinion in Pediatrics·Tali CapuaJoseph A Bocchini
May 18, 2016·American Journal of Epidemiology·Katherine E AtkinsJeffrey P Townsend

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.