Primary Care Reports – April 1, 2017
April 1, 2017
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2017 Update on Adult Vaccinations
Vaccinations to directly prevent disease in adults likewise have reduced morbidity and mortality from a wide variety of viral and bacterial infections. This article will review the vaccines recommended for all adults as well as those vaccines recommended for special populations, such as immunosuppressed patients and pregnant women. In addition, the article will examine strategies that can be employed to increase vaccination rates in adults.