Effects of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine 2 Years after Its Introduction, the Netherlands

Effects of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine 2 Years after Its Introduction, the Netherlands

In the Netherlands, the 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV-7) was implemented in a 3+1-dose schedule in the national immunization program for infants born after April 1, 2006. To assess the vaccine’s effectiveness, we compared disease incidence before and after vaccine implementation (June...

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Main Authors: Gerwin D. Rodenburg, Sabine C. de Greeff, Angelique G.C.S. Jansen, Hester E. de Melker, Leo M. Schouls, Eelko Hak, Lodewijk Spanjaard, Elisabeth A.M. Sanders, Arie van der Ende
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2010-05-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Heptavalent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
pneumococcal vaccines
pneumococcal infections
surveillance
bacteria
research
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/16/5/09-1223_article

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