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Section 1. Active and Passive Immunization

PROLOGUE

The ultimate goal of immunization is eradication of disease; the immediate goal is prevention of disease in individuals or groups. To accomplish these goals, physicians must make timely immunization, including active and passive immunoprophylaxis, a high priority in the care of infants, children, adolescents, and adults. The global eradication of smallpox in 1977 and elimination of poliomyelitis disease from the Americas in 1991 serve as models for fulfilling the promise of disease control through immunization. Both of these accomplishments were achieved by combining a comprehensive immunization program providing consistent, . . . [Go to Full Text]

 

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