Immunizing Children
Sue Sefi(Author)
Oxford University Press
Published on 1. March 1989
Book
Paperback/Softback
50 pages
978-0-19-261829-0 (ISBN)
Description
Children are immunized to prevent them from suffering serious infections. Immunization offers protection to the individual, prevents substantial outbreaks of infectious disease and, in the case of smallpox, has led to the world-wide eradication of a serious, lethal disease. With high levels of immunization uptake, a "herd immunity" is achieved which helps protect children who cannot be immunized. The aim of this book is to encourage health workers to achieve the highest possible immunization levels. The author argues that uptake levels can be used as a measure of the effectiveness of the primary health care team, who should deliver consistent advice and contribute to the smooth running of a co-ordinated service.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
further reading list, bibliography, index
ISBN-13
978-0-19-261829-0 (9780192618290)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
Why we immunize; immunization schedules; absolute contra-indications for immunization; special considerations for immunization; immunization procedure - history-taking, consent, giving the immunization, recording, storing vaccines, obtaining information; reactions to immunization; common circumstantial problems; comments parents may make; future immunization targets. Appendices: child resuscitation pack; check-list for home immunization.