Emerging Issues

The development of new vaccines and the evolution of the vaccine recommendations create opportunities for better health. At the same time, these changes pose challenges for immunization programs. Immunization programs have been faced with implementing a considerable number of new vaccine recommendations, including expanded recommendations for influenza vaccines, a new meningococcal vaccine, and a new pertussis-containing vaccine for adolescents. These opportunities and challenges will continue as vaccines are licensed in future years.

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