On the basis of the current studies as well as previous reports on the use of intradermal immunization
against influenza, hepatitis B, rabies, and other
infectious diseases, 2,3,8 it is becoming clear that use of the intradermal route may at least partially overcome the relatively poor influenza - specific immune responses seen in certain at - risk populations, particularly the elderly, in whom the immune response in general is known to diminish with age.9 Moreover, in times of shortage, the dose - sparing intradermal approach might be particularly well suited to the young,
healthy persons included in the CDC's high - priority group for vaccination, such as health care workers, as well as to younger, otherwise
healthy populations in general.
It is essential to maintaining optimal physical and mental performance, to defending
against infectious and chronic
diseases, and to living a long and
healthy life.
One of the very best things you can do to give your cat a long and
healthy life is to ensure that he or she is vaccinated
against common and serious feline
infectious diseases.
One of the most important things you can do to give your dog a long and
healthy life is to ensure that he or she is vaccinated
against both common and serious canine
infectious diseases.