Infect Chemother.
2023 Sep;55(3):317-321. 10.3947/ic.2023.0089.
Adult Immunization Policy in Korea
- Affiliations
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- 1Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Ansan, Korea
- KMID: 2546675
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3947/ic.2023.0089
Abstract
- Although adult immunization is different from children’s, vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) for adults are significant in that they are more severe and cause more deaths than VPDs for children. Additionally, the emergence of new vaccines and an increase in the elderly population are increasing demands for policy support for adult vaccination. Accordingly, in this paper, I will look at the characteristics of adult immunization, policies that have been implemented in Korea, and considerations.
