Prior pneumococcal vaccination improves in-hospital mortality among elderly population hospitalized due to community-acquired pneumonia

Prior pneumococcal vaccination improves in-hospital mortality among elderly population hospitalized due to community-acquired pneumonia

Abstract Background Pneumococcal vaccination is a preventive method to reduce pneumonia related mortality. However, real-world data on efficacy of the pneumococcal vaccine in reducing mortality is lacking, especially in elderly patients. This study was conducted to assess the effects of prior pneumo...

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Main Authors: Seohyun Kim, Moon Jin Kim, Jun-Pyo Myong, Yun-Hee Lee, Bo Yeon Kim, Ahyoung Hwang, Gui Ok Kim, Sung Hwan Jeong, Hyoung Kyu Yoon, Tai Joon An, Jeong Uk Lim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-04-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Subjects:
Community-acquired pneumonia
Pneumococcus
Vaccine
Mortality
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-024-02928-8

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