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Adult Vaccination Essentials
Presented from India by Dr. Jyotika Gupta0
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Case Description
Since the last set of recommendations for adult vaccinations was published, there have been a number of modifications. One of the most notable is the ACIP's recommendation that all women and girls between the ages of 13 and 26 receive the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Males who have...
Case Summary
- The session focused on the importance of adult immunization, highlighting a gap in awareness and practice compared to childhood immunization. Many adults neglect vaccinations for themselves, their parents, and grandparents, despite a significant portion of the population aging into a high-risk category. Specific vaccines like flu, pneumonia, tetanus, herpes, HPV, and hepatitis A & B were emphasized for their preventative benefits.
Speaker Profile
Dr. Jyotika Gupta
Consultant Family Physician & Diabetologist Media Head of AFPI KarnatakaDr Jyotika excels in vaccination (adult and travel), and patient counselling and has a special interest in preventive medicine and community health. She is a prolific speaker on health issues and is frequently invited to address communities as well as medical conferences. She also mentors the PG students as a part of the Young Doctor’s Movement of AFPI.