The Potential for Reducing the Number of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Doses While Sustaining Herd Immunity in High-Income Countries

PLoS Med. 2015 Jun 9;12(6):e1001839. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1001839. eCollection 2015 Jun.

Abstract

Stefan Flasche and colleagues consider whether the number of PCV doses in the infant schedule could be reduced without compromising its public health benefit in high-income settings.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Developed Countries*
  • Health Policy
  • Heptavalent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine / administration & dosage*
  • Heptavalent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Immunity, Herd*
  • Immunization Schedule
  • Pneumococcal Infections / immunology*
  • Pneumococcal Infections / prevention & control*

Substances

  • Heptavalent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine