Richter, Karin Louise2007-10-042007-10-042006-09Richter, K 2006, 'The basics of viral vaccines', South African Family Practice, vol. 48, no. 8, pp.36-43. [www.safpj.co.za]1726-426Xhttp://hdl.handle.net/2263/3681The family practitioner plays an important role in preventing disease. An estimated two million people die globally from vaccine-preventable diseases each year. Immunisation of children does not only benefit the immunised children, but also their contacts and the community at large. Selective vaccination of adults should be a speciality of every family practitioner. This article discusses the principles of immunisation against hepatitis, mumps, measles, rubella, chickenpox, poliomyelitis, yellow fever and influenza.315321 bytesapplication/pdfenMedpharm PublicationsViral vaccinesViral vaccines -- South Africa Viral vaccines -- South AfricaVaccination -- South AfricaImmunization -- South AfricaArticle