In 2010, the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) replaced 7-valent PCV (PCV7) for protection against invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD). This study used laboratory surveillance data to examine the effect of PCV13 on IPD before and after PCV13 introduction among children aged 6 weeks to
Impact of the 13-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine on Invasive Pneumococcal Disease After Introduction Into Routine Pediatric Use
Authors: Baxter R; Aukes L; Pelton SI; Yee A; Klein NP; Gruber WC; Scott DA; Center KJ
J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2020 May 16.