Pneumonia hospitalization after introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in Japan: Descriptive study using a nationwide claims database

CONCLUSION: Our study estimated 4-6 pneumonia hospitalizations per 1000 pediatric population in Japan, with a 34 % decrease after the introduction of PCV. This study examined the nationwide effectiveness of PCV, further studies are needed in all age groups.PMID:37286407 | DOI:10.1016/j.vaccine.2023.05.065

Source: Vaccine - June 7, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Takanori Yanai Satomi Yoshida Masato Takeuchi Koji Kawakami Source Type: research