CCDR: Volume 41S-3, April 20, 2015: Immunization across the lifespan

Inside this supplement: Immunization across the lifespan

Vaccines are not just for children. To mark National Immunization Awareness Week coming up April 25 to May 2, 2015, this supplement explores immunization across the lifespan. Read the case for giving increased attention to adult vaccines, and learn about two key strategies to address vaccine hesitancy. Then see summaries of recent publications from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization and see our ID News section for an update on the recent measles outbreaks that have stimulated discussion of the importance of immunization to everyone. Dr. Bonnie Henry is our Guest Editor.

Table of contents

Commentaries
Vaccines for adults: The time has come
Gemmill I

What do we know about how to improve vaccine uptake?
Naus M

Updates
Summary of the National Advisory Committee on Immunization's Update on the recommended human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine immunization schedule
Ismail S, Deeks S, on behalf of the National Advisory Committee on Immunization

Summary of the National Advisory Committee on Immunization's Statement on re-immunization with polysaccharide 23-valent pneumococcal vaccine
Quach C, on behalf of the National Advisory Committee on Immunization

Summary of the National Advisory Committee on Immunization's Update on quadrivalent meningococcal vaccines available in Canada
Henry B, on behalf of the National Advisory Committee on Immunization

Updates to the Canadian Immunization Guide: March 2014 to March 2015
Gemmill I, Quach C, on behalf of the National Advisory Committee on Immunization

ID News
Recent measles outbreaks

NACI survey invitation

Useful link
Immunize Canada. National Immunization Awareness Week 2015

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