Childhood vaccination schedules in Europe vary widely
Lopalco, P.; de Carvalho, H.; Kreidl, P.; Leitmeyer, K.; Giesecke, J. · Bundesgesundheitsblatt - Gesundheitsforschung - Gesundheitsschutz · 2009 · Heft 9 · S. 1095 bis 1098
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Zusammenfassung
Childhood vaccination programmes in Europe are basically very safe and effective. On the other hand there are very large differences between countries in the way they are organised. In this paper we analyse the immunisation schedules used in 29 European countries to highlight similarities and differences. One of the most evident differences is the total number of doses administered under 18 years of age, which ranges between 4 and 7 if we consider DT-containing vaccines. Any change in vaccination schedules is associated with costs. Thus, this process is worthy only if it can lead in the long run to an overall im…
