TY - JOUR
T1 - Current immunization practices. 1. Polio, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, measles, mumps, rubella, and influenza
AU - Gillum, J. E.
AU - Garrison, M. W.
AU - Crossley, K. B.
AU - Rotschafer, J. C.
PY - 1989
Y1 - 1989
N2 - When used appropriately, immunization can effectively prevent many infections and diseases. Some vaccines, such as that for polio, are believed to produce lifelong immunity. Others, such as those for tetanus and diphtheria, may require that a booster injection be given upon exposure to assure full immunity. Still others, such as that for influenza, confer immunity for only a limited time. Inoculation is not without risk, particularly in immunosuppressed, allergic, febrile, or pregnant patients. However, in otherwise healthy patients, serious sequelae are so rare that they are far overshadowed by the enormous benefits of immunization.
AB - When used appropriately, immunization can effectively prevent many infections and diseases. Some vaccines, such as that for polio, are believed to produce lifelong immunity. Others, such as those for tetanus and diphtheria, may require that a booster injection be given upon exposure to assure full immunity. Still others, such as that for influenza, confer immunity for only a limited time. Inoculation is not without risk, particularly in immunosuppressed, allergic, febrile, or pregnant patients. However, in otherwise healthy patients, serious sequelae are so rare that they are far overshadowed by the enormous benefits of immunization.
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U2 - 10.1080/00325481.1989.11700581
DO - 10.1080/00325481.1989.11700581
M3 - Article
C2 - 2783777
AN - SCOPUS:0024554373
SN - 0032-5481
VL - 85
SP - 183
EP - 198
JO - Postgraduate medicine
JF - Postgraduate medicine
IS - 2
ER -
