Mass Vaccination: Global Aspects - Progress and Obstacles

by Stanley A. Plotkin

Book Overview

Mass immunization is the blitzkrieg of vaccination practice. It serves to rapidly protect populations, both because of the high coverage achieved and because of the herd immunity thereby induced. However, as in war, mass immunization campaigns must be conducted intelligently, with careful strategy and strong attention to logistics of supply and deployment. If conducted badly, mass immunization may fail or even be counter-productive. In this volume,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3642067271
• ISBN13: 9783642067273
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"