Journal article
Invasive pneumococcal disease following the introduction of 13-valent conjugate vaccine in children in New York city from 2007 to 2012
Invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) is a leading cause of pneumonia, meningitis, and bacteremia in children. In March 2010, a 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) was introduced to the routine childhood immunization schedule. The PCV13 contains 6 serotypes not included in the previously recommended 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, including serotype 19A, the predominant cause of IPD prior to the introduction of PCV13. This study seeks to describe changes in the epidemiology and incidence of IPD in children younger than 5 years in New York City (NYC) after the introduction of PCV13 and assess PCV13 coverage in NYC.
Authors
Languages
- English
Publication year
2015
Journal
JAMA
Volume
7
Type
Journal article
Categories
- Vaccines & delivery devices
Diseases
- Pneumococcal disease
Countries
- United States
Tags
- Disease surveillance
WHO Regions
- Region of the Americas