Immunizations (vaccinations) are given to initiate or augment
resistance to an infectious disease. Immunizations provide a
specialized form of immunity that provides long-lasting protection
against specific antigens, such as certain diseases.
Review Date: 12/15/2010
Reviewed By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of
Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also
reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
