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Article Abstract:

Active immunization (vaccination) is based on the fact that the body will produce antibodies to a foreign antigen (protein), and the white blood cells that produce the antibody will 'remember' the interaction. Passive immunization usually involves the transfer of pre-formed antibodies, such as occurs during pregnancy. The ideal vaccine should be cheap, easy to administer, free of major side effects, and capable of conferring lifelong protection. It is often cost-effective to administer several vaccines at the same time. The DPT vaccine is an example of this type of vaccination. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices are the authorities on vaccination dosages, effectiveness and schedules. The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act requires doctors to report adverse reactions to vaccines and compensates families of children injured by vaccines.

Usage, Physiological aspects, Vaccination, Vaccines

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Harmonized childhood and adolescent immunization schedule, 2006

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The recommendation and format of the childhood and adolescent immunization schedule and catch-up schedule for the year 2006 that were approved by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is presented. The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act requires that health-care providers provide parents or patients with copies of Vaccine Information Statements before administering each dose of the vaccines listed in the schedule.

United States, Dosage and administration, United States. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

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Progress in Development of Immunization Registries--United States, 2000

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Only half of the 62 immunization registry managers in the US have registries that cover their assigned geographic area. Immunization registries are computerized information systems that keep track of childhood immunizations and send reminders for booster shots.

Evaluation, Children, Information services, Registries (in medicine), Registries (Medicine), Immunization of children

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