IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE FOR ADULT

WHAT IS IMMUNIZATION-

Immunization refers to the artificial induction of immunity. It can be by

 Active Immunization: the use of live attenuated infectious agents or inactivated toxins, or
antigens obtained by genetic recombination
OR
 Passive Immunization: temporary immunity obtained by the administration of
immunoglobulins or antitoxins.

WHY ADULT IMMUNIZATION-

 Build on success of infant/childhood, adolescent immunization program.
 Not vaccinated earlier, booster.
 New vaccines targeted at adults.
 Ageing- More susceptible
 Increasing Antimicrobial Resistance
 Recognition of the burden of adult vaccine preventable disease
 No equivalent “Vaccines for Adults” program

ADULT IMMUNIZATION RECOMMENDED IN INDIA

 Tdap
 MMR
 Influenza
 Pneumococcal
 Hepatitis B
 Hepatitis A
 Varicella
 HPV (cervical cancer)
 Meningococcal
  Herpes Zoster
ADULT IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE