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2012 Adult Immunization Schedule

Adult Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD). High burden of VPD remains among adultsVaccine coverage substantially lower even for long-recommended vaccinesDispersed sources of medical care, less emphasis on medical home and preventive care, more complex funding/reimbursementVaccines of substantial b

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2012 Adult Immunization Schedule

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    1. 2012 Adult Immunization Schedule Raymond A. Strikas, MD, MPH Immunzation Services Division National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases Good day. I will discuss the 2012 Adult Immunization Schedule, and briefly, a special CDC project about implementing new barcodes for vaccines Good day. I will discuss the 2012 Adult Immunization Schedule, and briefly, a special CDC project about implementing new barcodes for vaccines

    2. Adult Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) High burden of VPD remains among adults Vaccine coverage substantially lower even for long-recommended vaccines Dispersed sources of medical care, less emphasis on medical home and preventive care, more complex funding/reimbursement Vaccines of substantial benefit, but generally lower effectiveness especially in older adults More limited infrastructure and financial support for adult immunization No equivalent “Vaccines for Adults” program Few settings in which vaccination is “required” Why do we separate out adult immunization from childhood immunization, and talk about an adult immunization schedule? (Go to slide text)Why do we separate out adult immunization from childhood immunization, and talk about an adult immunization schedule? (Go to slide text)

    3. Vaccination coverage for target groups by vaccine, age <65 years, and high-risk status, 2010* *Data source: 2010 National Health Interview Survey

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