Updated Recommendations for Prevention of Invasive Pneumococcal Disease Among Adults Using the 23-Valent Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (PPSV23)

Invasive disease from Streptococus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) is a major cause of illness and death in the US, with an estimated 43,500 cases and 5,000 deaths among persons of all ages in 2009. Here, a report that provides updated recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices...

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Published in:JAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association 2010-10, Vol.304 (15), p.1660-1662
Main Authors: Nuorti, JP, Whitney, CG
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
Deaths
Disease prevention
Immunization
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Summary:Invasive disease from Streptococus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) is a major cause of illness and death in the US, with an estimated 43,500 cases and 5,000 deaths among persons of all ages in 2009. Here, a report that provides updated recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease is presented. A CDC editorial note is included.
ISSN:0098-7484
1538-3598