adolescent immunization catch-up
Vaccination schedule designed to complete missed immunizations and provide age-appropriate vaccines for adolescents.
Full Definition
Adolescent immunization catch-up involves reviewing vaccination history and administering missed vaccines according to Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) guidelines. This process includes completing childhood series that were delayed or interrupted, providing adolescent-specific vaccines like Tdap, meningococcal, and HPV vaccines, and ensuring proper spacing between doses. Catch-up schedules are particularly important for adolescents with incomplete vaccination records, recent immigrants, or those who were previously unvaccinated.
Usage
Usage note: Implies deviation from routine schedule; specify which vaccines are being caught up.
In Context
- "The new patient required extensive adolescent immunization catch-up including MMR, Tdap, and HPV series." — Clinical documentation
- "Adolescent immunization catch-up schedules should follow current ACIP recommendations for spacing and contraindications." — Clinical guidelines