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The high burden of infectious diseases in adults aged 60 years and older is disproportionate, considering that many of these diseases are vaccine-preventable. Based on careful analysis of the reasons for vaccination barriers/failures in the European population, the two European geriatric and gerontological societies (the European Union Geriatric Medicine Society [EUGMS] and the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics - European Region [IAGG-ER]) propose careful adaptation of current vaccine guidelines to promote preventive aspects, concerning both life threatening-diseases (influenza, pneumococcal pneumonia and tetanus/diphtheria) and diseases which adversely impact patients' quality of life (pertussis and herpes zoster). This consensus statement is designed to support official recommendations and improve the willingness to vaccinate the most rapidly growing segment of the population. The following guidelines are based on the importance of the sustainability of vaccine programs from midlife till extreme old age: - Promote healthy aging by optimizing health determinants of daily functions, active participation in society and individual quality of life; - Provide useful information to contribute toward harmonizing vaccine strategies at European level; - Support the public health, social and economic values of vaccination. Both healthcare professionals and consumers associations have a critical role to play in the implementation of such consensus clinical guidelines.
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PMID:Coalition of advocates to vaccinate of Western European citizens aged 60 years and older. 1957 51

There is a high burden of infectious diseases in the older population, which is associated with increased morbidity and mortality compared with younger age groups. Too many of these diseases are vaccine preventable yet there is a low vaccine coverage rate across Europe. These findings led the European Union Geriatric Medicine Society and the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics-European Region to convene an expert Working Group to address the issue of why vaccination programs have failed to provide adequate protection in older European populations and to recommend immunization guidelines to ensure that they contribute to a healthy aging strategy. This review addresses some of the main issues relating to poor vaccine uptake in older adults and presents the recommendations of the joint Working Group regarding the optimal use of the following vaccines: tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis, influenza, pneumococcal (PV23) and herpes zoster. To improve vaccine coverage, communication and awareness of vaccine preventable diseases in the general community is an important starting point, and all healthcare professionals and public health/social workers can play a key role in this regard.
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PMID:Updated vaccine guidelines for aging and aged citizens of Europe. 2019 11