Immunization
Year: 1985
Type: article
Abstract: Vaccines have eliminated or substantially reduced the incidence in Canada of\n smallpox, poliomyelitis, measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus and\n pertussis. The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) advocates a single\n immunization schedule, complete for all age groups and diseases where\n immunization is indicated and available. CMA has endorsed in principle (1984),\n the second edition of the Guide to Immunization for Canadians\n compiled by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization and requested that\n it be disseminated to all practising physicians in Canada. CMA also firmly\n endorses the concept of a readily accessible nationwide method of recording\n immunization status. In keeping with the World Health Organization's commitment\n to global control of measles, CMA (1981) supports and encourages mandatory\n vaccination against measles for children. The association advocates a much more\n aggressive and sustained public education program to promote public awareness\n and acceptance of immunization.
Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)
Language: English
Subfield: Health
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7022340746