Vaccination
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- Created on: 25-06-17 13:01
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FEATURES OF A SUCCESSFUL VACCINATION PROGRAMME:
- A suitable vaccine must be economically available in sufficient quantities to immunise most of the vulnerable population.
- There must be few side-effects, if any, from vaccination. Unpleasant side-effects may discourage individuals in the population from being vaccinated.
- Means of producing, storing and transporting the vaccine must be available. This usually involves technologically advanced equipment, hygienic conditions and refrigerated transport.
- There must be the means of administering the vaccine properly at the appropriate time. This involves training staff with appropriate skills at different centres throughout the population.
- It must be possible to vaccinate the vast majority of the vulnerable population to produce herd immunity.
WHY VACCINATION MAY NOT ELIMINATE A DISEASE:
- Vaccination fails to induce immunity…
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