[Risk of pneumococcal disease in elderly patients with and without previous vaccination].

CONCLUSIONS: There is an increased risk of pneumococcal disease in patients≥65 years vaccinated with polysaccharide, although with a protective effect in vaccinated older.
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Source: Atencion Primaria - October 31, 2018 Category: Primary Care Authors: Flores-Copete M, Reolid-Martínez R, López-García M, Alcantud-Lozano P, Mudarra-Tercero E, Azorín-Ras M, Del Campo-Giménez M, Ayuso-Raya MC, Escobar-Rabadán F Tags: Aten Primaria Source Type: research