Adult immunization policies in advanced economies: vaccination recommendations, financing, and vaccination coverage

Wu, Lauren A.; Kanitz, Elisabeth; Crumly, Julie; D’Ancona, Fortunato; Strikas, Raymond A.

doi:10.1007/s00038-012-0438-x

Adult immunization policies in advanced economies: vaccination recommendations, financing, and vaccination coverage

Journal Article · Fri Jan 25 00:00:00 EST 2013 · International Journal of Public Health

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/s00038-012-0438-x· OSTI ID:1816639

Wu, Lauren A. ^[1]; Kanitz, Elisabeth ^[2]; Crumly, Julie ^[3]; D’Ancona, Fortunato ^[4]; Strikas, Raymond A. ^[5]

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC (United States). National Vaccine Program Office; OSTI
Centro Nazionale di Epidemiologia, Sorveglianza e Promozione della Salute, Rome (Italy). Istituto Superiore di Sanita. Reparto Malattie Infettive
Oak Ridge Inst. for Science and Education (ORISE), Oak Ridge, TN (United States). Health Communication and Technical Training Program. Health Communication and Marketing Group
Centro Nazionale di Epidemiologia, Sorveglianza e Promozione della Salute, Rome (Italy). Istituto Superiore di Sanita. Reparto Malattie Infettive
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, GA (United States). National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Immunization Services Division

Objectives: While many countries have robust child immunization programs and high child vaccination coverage, vaccination of adults has received less attention. The objective of this study was to describe the adult vaccination policies in developed countries. Methods: From 2010 to 2011, we conducted a survey of 33 advanced economies as defined by the International Monetary Fund. The survey asked about national recommendations for adults for 16 vaccines or vaccine components, funding mechanisms for recommended adult vaccines, and the availability of adult vaccination coverage estimates. Results: Thirty-one of 33 (93.9 %) advanced economies responded to the survey. Twelve of 31 (38.7 %) reported having a comprehensive adult immunization schedule. The total number of vaccines or vaccine components recommended for adults ranged from one to 15 with a median of 10. Seasonal influenza (n = 30), tetanus (n = 28), pneumococcal polysaccharide (n = 27), and hepatitis B (n = 27) were the most frequently recommended vaccines or components. Conclusions: Approximately two-thirds of survey respondents do not have a comprehensive adult vaccine schedule, and most do not measure vaccination coverage. We found that a funding mechanism is available for most recommended adult vaccines.

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Research Organization:: Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Science (SC)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC05-06OR23100

OSTI ID:: 1816639

Journal Information:: International Journal of Public Health, Journal Name: International Journal of Public Health Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 58; ISSN 1661-8556

Publisher:: SpringerCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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