Adult vaccination, problems in practice and solution proposals, role of famıly physicians in adult vaccination

Abstract

The most effective and economical method of preventing infectious diseases is vaccination. In Turkey, although there is a vaccination scheme for childhood period within the scope of the Expanded Program on Immunization, which is performing succesfully, the aimed ratios for adult immunisation have not been achieved. Adult immunization rates are not at desirable levels even for risky groups. In order to achieve a desired goal in adult vaccination, it is essential to know deficiencies of the program and to create awareness. For this purpose, improvement efforts at the national level are needed. Family physicians have important roles in adult immunizationa as being an essential part of preventive medicine. This review was written to raise awareness about adult immunization, to monitor the current situation, and to establish a framework for what needs to be done in the view of family medicine.