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Mass Vaccination: Global Aspects - Progress and Obstacles
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hardcover. This volume emphasizes that vaccination is always both a matter of individual and community protection, and that massive public health efforts are often needed to control infectious diseases in the most effective manner. Series: Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology. Num Pages: 283 pages, 27 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 596.
Mass immunization is the blitzkrieg of vaccination practice. It serves to rapidly protect populations, both because of the high coverage achieved and because of the herd immunity thereby induced. However, as in war, mass immunization campaigns must be conducted intelligently, with careful strategy and strong attention to logistics of supply and deployment. If conducted badly, mass immunization may fail or even be counter-productive. In this volume, some of the most successful practitioners of mass im- nization tell us about its art and science. David Heymann and Bruce Aylward of WHO begin the book with a theoretical and practical overview of ... Read more
Mass immunization is the blitzkrieg of vaccination practice. It serves to rapidly protect populations, both because of the high coverage achieved and because of the herd immunity thereby induced. However, as in war, mass immunization campaigns must be conducted intelligently, with careful strategy and strong attention to logistics of supply and deployment. If conducted badly, mass immunization may fail or even be counter-productive. In this volume, some of the most successful practitioners of mass im- nization tell us about its art and science. David Heymann and Bruce Aylward of WHO begin the book with a theoretical and practical overview of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Springer Germany
Number of pages
283
Condition
New
Series
Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology
Number of Pages
274
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783540293828
SKU
V9783540293828
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