CASE DISCUSSION
Adult Vaccination Essentials
Presented from India by Dr. Jyotika GuptaViews
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Case Description
Since the last set of recommendations for adult vaccinations was published, there have been a number of modifications. One of the most notable is the ACIP's recommendation that all women and girls between the ages of 13 and 26 receive the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Males who have...
Case Summary
- The session focused on the importance of adult immunization, highlighting a gap in awareness and practice compared to childhood immunization. Many adults neglect vaccinations for themselves, their parents, and grandparents, despite a significant portion of the population aging into a high-risk category. Specific vaccines like flu, pneumonia, tetanus, herpes, HPV, and hepatitis A & B were emphasized for their preventative benefits.
Speaker Profile
Dr. Jyotika Gupta
Alumni- Medvarsity Online Limited. Consultant Family Physician & Diabetologist Media Head of AFPI KarnatakaConsultant Family Physician & Diabetologist, RxDx Samanvay, Bangalore, Media Head of AFPI Karnataka
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