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.
Keywords: Antimicrobial resistance, Adolescent, Vaccination