Changes in invasive pneumococcal disease serotypes in a regional area of Australia following three years of 7vPCV introduction

Background: Invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) is a serious bacterial disease. Vaccination can prevent disease for many of the current serotypes. The aim of this investigation was to describe the notification rates of IPD in a regional area of Australia, explore changes in rates since the introduct...

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Main Authors: Fakhrul Islam, Peter D Massey, Tove Fitzgerald
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific 2012-06-01
Series:Western Pacific Surveillance and Response
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Online Access:http://ojs.wpro.who.int/ojs/index.php/wpsar/article/view/145/118