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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Language: | English |
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World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific
2012-06-01
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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 |