Pneumococcal Vaccine Breakthrough and Failure in Infants and Children: A Narrative Review

Globally, <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i> is a leading cause of vaccine-preventable morbidity and mortality in infants and children. In recent decades, large-scale pediatric immunization programs have substantially reduced the incidence of invasive pneumococcal disease. Despite this, res...

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Main Authors: Kristen Feemster, Jessica Weaver, Ulrike Buchwald, Natalie Banniettis, Kara S. Cox, E. David McIntosh, Vana Spoulou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Vaccines
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-393X/11/12/1750