Çocuk Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Dergisi
2008 , Vol 51 , Num 3
Progress in the national immunization practices in the world and in Turkey
Hacettepe Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Pediatri Profesörü
Immunization is one of the most cost-effective interventions for child survival
and well being. The World Health Organization established and recommended
the “Expanded Program on Immunization” (EPI) in 1974. In its original
program, six diseases were targeted to be prevented by immunization. The
program was established and accelerated between 1980-1985 in Turkey. Since
then, several new vaccines have been developed and various recommendations
and practices have been implemented. Overall, the EPI has progressed both
in the world and in Turkey. In this manuscript, the process in progression,
factors affecting national programs, changes in the program and effects on
disease epidemiology are mentioned.
Anahtar Kelimeler :
Genişletilmiş Bağışıklama Programı, Dünya, Türkiye, aşı.Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI), world, Turkey, vaccine.