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Efficacy and effectiveness of extended-valency pneumococcal conjugate vaccines [PDF]

open access: diamondKorean Journal of Pediatrics, 2014
The 7-valent pneumococcal protein conjugate vaccine (PCV7) has been shown to be highly efficacious against invasive pneumococcal diseases and effective against pneumonia and in reducing otitis media. The introduction of PCV7 has resulted in major changes
Hyunju Lee, Eun Hwa Choi, Hoan Jong Lee
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Pneumococcal Vaccines: Past Findings, Present Work, and Future Strategies [PDF]

open access: yesVaccines, 2021
The importance of Streptococcus pneumoniae has been well established. These bacteria can colonize infants and adults without symptoms, but in some cases can spread, invade other tissues and cause disease with high morbidity and mortality. The development
Giuliana S. Oliveira   +3 more
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Pneumococcal Vaccines

open access: yesMicrobiology Spectrum, 2019
Streptococcus pneumoniae is a Gram-Positive pathogen that is a major causative agent of pneumonia, otitis media, sepsis and meningitis across the world.
D. E. Briles   +4 more
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Uptake of Pneumococcal Vaccines Among U.S. Adults After 2022 Update to Recommendations [PDF]

open access: yesAJPM Focus
Introduction: Updated recommendations for adult pneumococcal vaccination in the U.S. (publication date: January 27, 2022) incorporated 2 new vaccines (15- and 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccines), removed 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine ...
Ahuva Averin, MPP   +5 more
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Triptych of the Hermit Saints: pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccines for the elderly

open access: goldRisk Management and Healthcare Policy, 2018
Ger T Rijkers,1,2 Laura IE Yousif,1 Simone MC Spoorenberg,3 Frans J van Overveld1 1Department of Science, University College Roosevelt, Middelburg, the Netherlands; 2Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, St. Antonius Hospital ...
Rijkers GT   +3 more
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Bacterium-like Particles from Corynebacterium pseudodiphtheriticum as Mucosal Adjuvant for the Development of Pneumococcal Vaccines [PDF]

open access: yesVaccines
Previously, it was shown that intranasally (i.n.) administered Corynebacterium pseudodiphtheriticum 090104 (Cp) or CP-derived bacterium-like particles (BLPs) improve the immunogenicity of the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV).
Ramiro Ortiz Moyano   +10 more
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Review of global use of licensed vaccines and development of new vaccines for the prevention of pneumococcal infection

open access: yesБиопрепараты: Профилактика, диагностика, лечение, 2021
Streptococcus pneumoniae infection is the most common cause of high morbidity and mortality among children under 5 years of age, immunocompromised people, and the elderly.
M. V. Savkina   +6 more
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Recent progress in pneumococcal protein vaccines

open access: yesFrontiers in Immunology, 2023
Pneumococcal infections continue to pose a significant global health concern, necessitating the development of effective vaccines. Despite the progress shown by pneumococcal polysaccharide and conjugate vaccines, their limited coverage and the emergence ...
Sha Li   +4 more
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Pneumococcal vaccine [PDF]

open access: yesPostgraduate Medical Journal, 1997
Summary Streptococcus pneumoniae is a frequent cause of pneumonia and meningitis. This article looks at the pneumococcal vaccine, its uses, efficacy, and adverse effects and how vaccination may be improved. We also look at the role of the new conjugate vaccines.
K L, Hattotuwa, C R, Hind
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