Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-31-2017
Abstract
"The CDC reports that a low trend for influenza, human papilloma virus (HPV), pneumococcal, hepatitis B (for health care providers), and herpes zoster vaccinations continues to persist among adults.4 These poor vaccination rates could be attributed to gaps in insurance coverage, personal beliefs, and disparities in access to vaccines. As a result, the burden of vaccine-preventable diseases translates into significant social, public health, and economic costs within our society."
Recommended Citation
Lam J, Goad J. The burden of vaccine-preventable diseases in adults. Pharmacy Times. https://www.pharmacytimes.com/publications/supplementals/2017/immunizationsupplementmarch2017/the-burden-of-vaccinepreventable-diseases-in-adults. Published March 31, 2017.
Copyright
Pharmacy Times
Comments
This article was originally published in Pharmacy Times in 2017.