Age-related changes of the immune system contribute to increased incidence and severity of
infections in the elderly. Vaccination is the most effective measure to prevent infections and …

Pertussis is resurgent in some countries, particularly those in which children receive
acellular pertussis (aP) vaccines in early infancy and boosters later in life. Immunologic …

This report compiles and summarizes all recommendations from CDC's Advisory Committee
on Immunization Practices (ACIP) regarding prevention and control of tetanus, diphtheria …

Background Two Tdap vaccines are licensed for use in the United States. Boostrix
(GlaxoSmithKline) is approved for a single dose in persons aged≥ 10 years; Adacel (Sanofi …

Methods In monthly teleconferences during 2012, the ACIP Pertussis Vaccines Work Group
considered published, peer-reviewed literature and unpublished data relevant to …

Preserving good health in old age is of utmost importance to alleviate societal, economic
and health care-related challenges caused by an aging society. The prevalence and …

The present rapid growth in the availability of safe and effective vaccines provides a
continuing need to expand and simplify vaccine administration programs. The replacement …

Abstract The Korean Society of Infectious Diseases has been regularly developing
guidelines for adult immunization since 2007. In 2023, the guidelines for the following seven …

Bordetella pertussis is the causal agent of whooping cough, a highly contagious respiratory
disease that is life-threatening in infants under the age of three months and may also be very …

Background Diarrheal diseases are a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality
affecting all ages, but especially children under the age of five in resource-limited settings …