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Large Impact Seen With Routine Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine in U.S.
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Title Large Impact Seen With Routine Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine in U.S.
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/575996?src=rss
Description After implementation of routine childhood vaccination with a 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV7) beginning in 2000, hospitalization for pneumococcal meningitis fell significantly for young children, adults and the elderly, according to data from the National Inpatient Sample. Reuters Health Information
Category Articles > Infectious Diseases
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Date Jun 14, 2008
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