Vaccination Program and Risk of Antimicrobial Resistance in Adolescence

Abstract

Millions of lives are saved annually thanks to vaccination, which is a success story in global health and development. More than 20 deadly illnesses are prevented by vaccines, allowing individuals of all ages to enjoy longer, healthier lives. Currently, vaccinations stop 3.5-5 million fatalities every year from illnesses including measles, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and influenza. Diseases that used to often damage or kill infants, children, and adults have significantly decreased because of vaccinations. Immunization offers protection not just against the disease but also against any potentially harmful side effects or sequelae. A global danger to development and health is antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Among the top 10 worldwide public health risks to humanity as per WHO, is AMR. Drug-resistant infections are mostly brought on by the improper use and abuse of antibiotics. The proliferation of bacteria, some of which may be resistant to antibiotic therapy, is encouraged by a lack of clean water, proper sanitation, and effective infection prevention and control. The economic burden of AMR is substantial. Long-term disease not only increases the risk of mortality and incapacity but also lengthens hospital stays, necessitates the use of more expensive medications, and puts a strain on the finances of those affected. In this chapter, we discussed the vaccination programs and adolescents' risk of antimicrobial resistance as one of the major future aspects to be followed by parents of teenagers. Teenagers are the future of the world. Microbiota and diseases have an impact on their emotions, thoughts, decisions, and interactions with others and their environment.