Editorial of the 'vaccination issue' of KMIL - what have demonstrated Prevenar and Fendrix vaccines

Abstract

Immunisation against infectious diseases is one of the most effective prevention instruments. Ongoing research has shown that revaccination against viral hepatitis type A and B( VHA and VHB) in healthy immunocompetent individuals is not necessary and that basic VHA and VHB vaccination schedules provide lifelong immunity.

Keywords

• immunization
• 7-valent conjugated pneumococcal vaccine
• haemodialysed patients
• monophosphoryl lipid A