Efficacy of 9-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine against radiographically-confirmed pneumonia among children before and after 24 months of age in South Africa.
Introduction Streptococcus pneumoniae (the pneumococcus) is a leading cause of death in under-five children. The HIV/AIDS epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa contributes substantially to the pneumonia burden in the region. Vaccination against pneumococcus is a core component of the pneumococcal disease...
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| Language: | en |
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2014
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net10539/14401 |