The remarkable history of pneumococcal vaccination: an ongoing challenge
Abstract Although it varies with age and geographical distribution, the global burden of infection with Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) remains considerable. The elderly, and younger adults with comorbid conditions, are at particularly high risk of pneumococcal infection, and this risk will...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-09-01
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| Series: | Pneumonia |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s41479-022-00097-y |