Vaccination policy
Vaccination Policy
Vaccination policy (pronunciation: /ˌvæksɪˈneɪʃən ˈpɒlɪsi/) refers to the health policy a government adopts in relation to vaccination. Vaccinations are widely considered a fundamental aspect of public health and preventive medicine.
Etymology
The term "vaccination" comes from the Latin vaccinus, meaning "of or from the cow", due to the early use of cowpox to immunize humans against smallpox. The term "policy" is derived from the French police, itself from the Latin politia which means "civil administration".
Definition
A vaccination policy can encompass a variety of components, including the recommendation and provision of specific vaccines to specific populations, the funding of vaccination programs, and the legal requirements surrounding vaccination.
Types of Vaccination Policies
There are several types of vaccination policies that can be implemented, including:
- Mandatory vaccination policies: These require certain populations (such as school-aged children) to receive specific vaccines.
- Recommended but not required policies: These policies recommend, but do not require, certain vaccines.
- Mixed policies: These policies may require certain vaccines for school entry, but allow for exemptions based on religious or philosophical beliefs.
Related Terms
- Immunization: The process by which a person becomes protected against a disease through vaccination.
- Herd immunity: A form of indirect protection from infectious disease that occurs when a large percentage of a population has become immune to an infection.
- Vaccine: A biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease.
- Vaccine hesitancy: A delay in acceptance or refusal of vaccines despite availability of vaccination services.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vaccination policy
- Wikipedia's article - Vaccination policy
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