Recent Topics of Pneumococcal Vaccination: Indication of Pneumococcal Vaccine for Individuals at a Risk of Pneumococcal Disease in Adults

Pneumococcal disease is one of the most common and severe vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs). Despite the advances in antimicrobial treatment, pneumococcal disease still remains a global burden and exhibits a high mortality rate among people of all ages worldwide. The immunization program of the pn...

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Main Authors: Nobuhiro Asai, Hiroshige Mikamo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/11/2342