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Section 1. Active and Passive Immunization

Immunization in Special Clinical Circumstances

Adolescent and College Populations

Adolescents and young adults may not be protected against all vaccine-preventable diseases. Lack of protection may occur in people who have escaped natural infection and who (1) were not immunized with all recommended vaccines and doses; (2) received appropriate vaccines but at too young an age (eg, measles vaccine before 12 months of age); (3) failed to respond to vaccines administered at appropriate ages; or (4) have waned immunity despite appropriate immunization.

The adolescent population presents many challenges with regard to immunization, including the infrequent visits that adolescents have with health care professionals. As a result, many adolescents do not receive . . . [Go to Full Text]


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