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The Burden Of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases In Adults, Jerika Lam, Jeff Goad Mar 2017

The Burden Of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases In Adults, Jerika Lam, Jeff Goad

Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research

"The CDC reports that a low trend for influenza, human papilloma virus (HPV), pneumococcal, hepatitis B (for health care providers), and herpes zoster vaccinations continues to persist among adults.4 These poor vaccination rates could be attributed to gaps in insurance coverage, personal beliefs, and disparities in access to vaccines. As a result, the burden of vaccine-preventable diseases translates into significant social, public health, and economic costs within our society."