Adult Immunization

Infectious diseases are important for all ages and adults should be vaccinated as in children. Immunization is an ongoing process of life. Therefore vaccination is also important for adults over 18 years. Especially in the elderly immunization is plays an important role in prevention of vaccine-preventable diseases disease and death. İnfluenza, tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Td/Tdap), varicella, human papillomavirus (HPV), zoster, measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), pneumococcal, meningococcal, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, Haemophilus influenzae type b(Hib) vaccines are recommended for all adults. Immunization can reduces the incidence of many diseases and costeffective. Today, despite to highlight the importance of adult vaccination is still not at ideal levels. Vaccination rates are very low in our country. Similar reports areobserved from other countries. There are some barriers for adult vaccination such as educational factors, lack of knowledge, concerns regarding to vaccine, costs and physician approaches. The most important steps for to improving adult immunization; Increasing the level of knowledge, awareness, education ofhealth workers and community, supply of vaccines and to provide repayment. Adult vaccination card may be useful as in child vaccination