Morbidity and mortality due to pneumococcal disease in children in Ecuador from 2005 to 2015
Conclusion: The decrease in mortality can be related to the introduction of the vaccine and an increase in access to health care by the general population in the country. It is important to study the specific impact of the vaccine in the reduction of morbidity and mortality of children in Ecuador.
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ruth Jimbo-Sotomayor Luciana Armijos-Acurio Jos & #233; Proa & #241;o-Espinosa Katy Segarra-Galarza Xavier S & #225;nchez-Choez Source Type: research
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