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Rationale & Instructions

 

Vaccinations are one of the most effective ways to prevent infectious diseases and protect public health1,2. Vaccines work by stimulating the body’s immune system to produce antibodies that can fight off specific pathogens, such as viruses or bacteria. By getting vaccinated, people can reduce their risk of getting sick, being hospitalized, or dying from diseases that vaccines can help prevent. Vaccines also benefit the community by creating herd immunity, which means that when enough people are immune to a disease, it becomes harder for the disease to spread among the population. This can protect those who are not vaccinated or have weakened immune systems.

 

Vaccinations are especially important in preventing pandemics, which are large-scale outbreaks of infectious diseases that affect many people across different regions or countries. Pandemics can cause severe illness, death, social disruption, and economic losses. Some examples of pandemics in history are the 1918 influenza pandemic, the 2009 H1N1 pandemic, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Vaccines can help prevent pandemics by stopping the transmission of new or emerging pathogens before they become widespread and cause a global health crisis.

 

One of the challenges in preventing pandemics is that vaccines need to be developed and distributed quickly and equitably to respond to a new or unknown threat. This requires scientific innovation, global collaboration, and strong health systems. For example, with COVID-19, several organizations and initiatives, such as the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and the COVAX Facility, have worked together to accelerate the development, approval, and delivery of safe and effective vaccines for COVID-193,4. However, there are still gaps and barriers in vaccine access and availability, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Therefore, more efforts are needed to increase and diversify vaccine production, improve supply chains and logistics, and ensure fair and affordable distribution of vaccines to all people who need them.

 

In conclusion, vaccinations are a vital tool for maintaining health and safeguarding communities from pandemics. Vaccines can save lives, reduce suffering, and protect the most vulnerable from infectious diseases. However, vaccines alone are not enough to prevent pandemics. We also need to improve other preventive measures, such as surveillance, testing, contact tracing, isolation, quarantine, hygiene, ventilation, and social distancing5,6. Moreover, we need to address the root causes of pandemics, such as environmental degradation, wildlife trade, deforestation, urbanization, and human-animal interactions7,8. By working together and acting now, we can build a safer and healthier future for ourselves and generations to come.

 

1 Reasons for Adults to be Vaccinated | CDC

2 Five Important Reasons to Vaccinate Your Child | HHS.gov

3 Berkley, S. (2021) How to Prevent the Next Pandemic - Scientific American

4 Pandemics Overview (worldbank.org)

5 How to Protect Yourself and Others | CDC

6 Pandemics: Definition, Prevention, and Preparation (webmd.com)

7 Pandemic prevention - Wikipedia

8 Benefits of Getting A COVID-19 Vaccine | CDC

 

CDC Recommended Vaccines by Age

Vaccination against viral infections

 

CDC Recommendations and Schedules

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Vaccines by Disease, CDC

 

0 if on schedule, or if vaccine is not recommended, otherwise 1

Viruses

 

 

Chicken pox (Varicella-Zoster virus)

Ideally 1 dose each at 1-2 year and 4-6 year. By default, 2 doses in teen or adult life.

Dengue (DENV 1-4)

Recommended only for 9-16 year with prior exposure to disease and living in endemic areas: Single dose.

Flu (Influenza viruses)

Yearly after 6 months

Hepatitis A (HAV)

Single dose (2 shots 6 months apart) for children between 12-23 month, or as catch-up for those unvaccinated between 2-18 year, or at-risk population.

Hepatitis B (HBV)

3 doses scheduled at 0,1 and 6 months, for all age groups

Human papilloma virus (HPV)

2 doses scheduled 6 to 12 months apart for age group 9-15 year, 3 doses needed if started later (15-26 year), not recommended after 26 years.

Measles (Morbillivirus)

2 doses (as part of MMR vaccine) in children, first at 12-15 month, then 2nd follow-up at 4-6 year. Unvaccinated teens and adults should catch up.

Mumps (Paramyxovirus)

2 doses (as part of MMR vaccine) in children, first at 12-15 month, then 2nd follow-up at 4-6 year. Unvaccinated teens and adults should catch up.

Polio virus (Inactivated Polio Vaccine, IPV)

4 doses scheduled at 2,4,6-18 month, then at 4-6 year.

Rotavirus

3-dose formulation (RotaTeq® (RV5) is given in 3 doses at ages 2 months, 4 months, and 6 months) or 2-dose (Rotarix® (RV1) is given in 2 doses at ages 2 months and 4 months)

Rubella (Rubivirus)

2 doses (as part of MMR vaccine) in children, first at 12-15 month, then 2nd follow-up at 4-6 year. Unvaccinated teens and adults should catch up.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

Single dose of either Arexvy or Abrysvo indicated for adults 60 year of age or older, and for pregnant women (Abrysvo only). New vaccines!

 

Shingles (Herpes zoster)

2 doses (Shingrix) separated by 2 to 6 months, for all adults 50 year or older, and for all 19 year or older who have weakened immune system.

Japanese encephalitis (JE virus)

Recommended only when traveling to endemic areas: 2 doses (IXIARO) scheduled 28 days apart. Vaccine approved for 2-month-old and older. 18–65-year-old could opt for 2nd dose after 7 days.

Rabies virus

Recommended only to special groups or travelers at risk: 4 doses (HDCV or PCEC administered IM) scheduled on day 0,3,7,14.

Smallpox (Variola virus)

Recommended only for special groups or when an outbreak is evident. ACAM2000® is administered as a single dose by the percutaneous route using the multiple puncture technique.

Yellow fever virus

Recommended only when traveling to endemic areas. Single dose of live attenuated virus. Booster recommended for selected group. Available at special vaccination sites only.

Covid 19

Recommended for all age groups older than 6 months, using Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech latest vaccine and schedules.

Overall score

 

 

 

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​Vaccination against bacterial infections

 

CDC Recommendations and Schedules

Score

Vaccines by Disease, CDC

 

0 if on schedule, or if vaccine is not recommended, otherwise 1

Bacteria

 

 

Diphtheria (Corynebacterium diphtheriae)

Babies and children: 3 shots of DTaP at 2,4,6 month, then 2 boosters at 15-18 month and 4-6 year, respectively. Preteens and teens: booster as Tdap. Adults: booster with Tdap every 10 years. Pregnant women: Tdap in early trimester.

 

Hemophilus influenza type b

3 doses (PedvaxHIB) or 4 doses (ActHIB or Hiberix) scheduled between 2-15 month, usually at 2,4,6 month if 3 doses, and an additional one between 12-15 month if 4 doses.

 

Meningococcal diseases (Neisseria meningitidis)

MenACWY routine for 11-12 years, followed by a booster at 16 years. Also recommended for children and adults at increased risk. MenB also available for all 10 year or older at increased risk.

 

Pneumococcal diseases (Streptococcus pneumoniae)

Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCV 13,15, 20) recommended for all children younger than 5-year, 5-64 year at increased risk, and 65 year and over. Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) recommended for 2-18 year with certain medical conditions, and for 18 year and older who had PCV15.

 

Tetanus (Clostridium tetani)

Babies and children: 3 shots of DTaP at 2,4,6 month, then 2 boosters at 15-18 month and 4-6 year, respectively. Preteens and teens: booster as Tdap. Adults: booster with Tdap every 10 years. Pregnant women: Tdap in early trimester.

 

Whooping cough (Bordetella pertussis)

Babies and children: 3 shots of DTaP at 2,4,6 month, then 2 boosters at 15-18 month and 4-6 year, respectively. Preteens and teens: booster as Tdap. Adults: booster with Tdap every 10 years. Pregnant women: Tdap in early trimester.

 

Tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis)

BCG recommended only for special cases.

 

Typhoid fever (Salmonella typhi)

Recommended only when traveling to endemic areas.

 

Overall score

 

 

 

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"Prevention is better than cure" Desiderius Erasmus

 

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Preventive medicine plays a crucial role in enhancing public health by focusing on proactive measures to avoid illness. By promoting healthy lifestyles, vaccinations, and early screenings, it significantly reduces the burden on healthcare systems and improves overall quality of life. It empowers individuals to take charge of their well-being and fosters a healthier, more sustainable society.