Vaccin anti-pneumococcique chez l'adulte: comparaison des recommandations et discussion de son intérêt

in Revue Médicale de Liège (2010), 65(4), 191-198

Pneumococcal infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality among the elderly and high-risk groups. There is a concern about the expansion of pneumococcal drug resistance. A pneumococcal ... [more ▼]

Pneumococcal infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality among the elderly and high-risk groups. There is a concern about the expansion of pneumococcal drug resistance. A pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine exists, which is epidemiologically adapted and has few side effects. The comparison of vaccine recommendations in six countries shows significant divergences. These can be explained by the few scientific evidence of the current vaccine efficacy. While awaiting a more effective vaccine, the current vaccine has a limited place in the strategies of preventive medicine. [less ▲]

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