Recommendations for the use of meningococcal vaccines in South Africa
Background: Although meningococcal disease (MD) incidence in South Africa is low, Neisseria meningitidis (NM) causes severe disease that is often life-threatening and can cause long-term disabilities. A quadrivalent protein-conjugated meningococcal vaccine (MCV4) is available, and provides protectio...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2017-10-01
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| Series: | Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://sajid.co.za/index.php/sajid/article/view/43 |