Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine implementation in middle-income countries
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Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine implementation in middle-income countries
BACKGROUND Since 2000, the widespread adoption of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) has had a major impact in the prevention of pneumonia. Limited access to international financial support means some middle-income countries (MICs) are trailing in the widespread use of PCVs. We review the status of PCV implementation, and discuss any needs and gaps related to low levels of PCV implementatio...
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عنوان ژورنال: Pneumonia
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2200-6133
DOI: 10.1186/s41479-017-0030-5