| Literature DB >> 34063785 |
Claire Froneman1, Peter Kelleher1,2, Ricardo J José1,3.
Abstract
Infections with the pathogen, Streptococcus pneumoniae, are a common cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It particularly affects those at the extremes of age and immunocompromised individuals. Preventing pneumococcal disease is paramount in at risk individuals, and pneumococcal vaccination should be offered. Here, we discuss the role of pneumococcal vaccination in specific groups of immunocompromised hosts.Entities:
Keywords: PCV13; PPV23; immunocompromised; pneumococcus; pneumonia; respiratory infection; streptococcus pneumoniae; vaccination
Year: 2021 PMID: 34063785 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines9060536
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Vaccines (Basel) ISSN: 2076-393X