Evaluation of a phased pneumococcal conjugate vaccine introduction in Mongolia using enhanced pneumonia surveillance and community carriage surveys: a study protocol for a prospective observational study and lessons learned

Evaluation of a phased pneumococcal conjugate vaccine introduction in Mongolia using enhanced pneumonia surveillance and community carriage surveys: a study protocol for a prospective observational study and lessons learned

Abstract Background Streptococcus pneumoniae causes substantial morbidity and mortality among children. The introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCV) has the potential to dramatically reduce disease burden. As with any vaccine, it is important to evaluate PCV impact, to help guide decisi...

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Main Authors: S. F. La Vincente, C. von Mollendorf, M. Ulziibayar, C. Satzke, L. Dashtseren, K. K. Fox, E. M. Dunne, C. D. Nguyen, J. de Campo, M. de Campo, H. Thomson, G. Surenkhand, S. Demberelsuren, S. Bujinlkham, L. A. H. Do, D. Narangerel, T. Cherian, T. Mungun, E. K. Mulholland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
Mongolia
Nasopharyngeal carriage
Pneumonia
Surveillance
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-6639-y

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