Immunizations in Athletes
Autor: | Jennifer J Bryan, Christopher D Boston |
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Rok vydání: | 2018 |
Předmět: |
disease outbreak
medicine.medical_specialty Endemic Diseases Physical Therapy Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Context (language use) immunization 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine 030225 pediatrics medicine Humans Infection control Orthopedics and Sports Medicine 030212 general & internal medicine Immunization Schedule Infection Control Travel biology Athletes business.industry Vaccination Cornerstone Outbreak biology.organism_classification Focus Topic: Medical Aspects of Sports athletes Immunization Family medicine sports Travel-Related Illness business |
Zdroj: | Sports Health |
ISSN: | 1941-0921 1941-7381 |
DOI: | 10.1177/1941738118788279 |
Popis: | Context:Immunizations are a cornerstone of preventive care and an important consideration for team physicians caring for athletes.Evidence Acquisition:A PubMed search was performed from August 2016 through May 2017 as well as a website review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, and Immunization Action Coalition.Study Design:Clinical review.Level of Evidence:Level 4.Results:By keeping abreast of diseases endemic to nations to which athletes may be traveling as well as the vaccination status of the athletes, team physicians can provide appropriate advice regarding immunization and prevention of disease.Conclusion:There are a host of regularly updated reliable websites to assist the team physician in these recommendations. |
Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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