An assessment of PCV13 vaccine coverage using a repeated cross-sectional household survey in Malawi [version 1; referees: 3 approved]

Background: The 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) was introduced in Malawi from November 2011 using a three dose primary series at 6, 10, and 14 weeks of age to reduce Streptococcus pneumoniae-related diseases. To date, PCV13 paediatric coverage in Malawi has not been rigorously asses...

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Main Authors: Austin Bondo, Bejoy Nambiar, Norman Lufesi, Rashid Deula, Carina King, Gibson Masache, Charles Makwenda, Anthony Costello, Dale Rhoda, Eric D. McCollum, Tim Colbourn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2018-08-01
Series:Gates Open Research
Online Access:https://gatesopenresearch.org/articles/2-37/v1