The current state of immunization administration in Japan.
The current state of immunization administration in Japan.
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日本的免疫管理现状。
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发表时间:
2010
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通讯作者:
H. Otsubo
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作者:
T. Enami;H. Otsubo
Immunization in Japan is administered in accordance with the Preventative Vaccination Law. Its purpose is to “carry out immunization in order to prevent outbreaks of infectious diseases or epidemics, contributing to the improvement and promotion of public health as well as providing swift relief for health damages resulting from vaccinations.” Since its enactment in 1948, Japan’s immunization system has undergone numerous legal reforms to enhance the system through redefinitions of target diseases and target populations and by other improvements. The reforms include, for example, the change from compulsory to voluntary immunizations under the 1994 revision, and the addition of seasonal influenza as a target disease under the 2001 revision This paper presents the current outline of Japan’s immunization system, reports recent changes that surrounds immunization such as the development and introduction of new vaccines, and suggest the future shape of immunization in Japan.