Pneumococcal vaccine

Streptococcus pneumoniae is a frequent cause of pneumonia and meningitis. This article looks at the pneumococcal vaccine, its uses, efficacy, and adverse effects and how vaccination may be improved. We also look at the role of the new conjugate vaccines.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Postgraduate medical journal 1997-04, Vol.73 (858), p.222-224
Hauptverfasser:	Hattotuwa, K. L., Hind, C. R.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Bacterial Vaccines - therapeutic use Biological and medical sciences Epidemiology. Vaccinations General aspects Humans Infectious diseases Medical sciences Patient Selection Pneumococcal Infections - prevention & control Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic Retrospective Studies Streptococcus pneumoniae - immunology Vaccination - adverse effects Vaccination - methods Vaccination - standards Vaccines, Conjugate - therapeutic use
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Zusammenfassung:	Streptococcus pneumoniae is a frequent cause of pneumonia and meningitis. This article looks at the pneumococcal vaccine, its uses, efficacy, and adverse effects and how vaccination may be improved. We also look at the role of the new conjugate vaccines.
ISSN:	0032-5473 1469-0756
DOI:	10.1136/pgmj.73.858.222