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New findings in immunization described by B.D. Gessner and co-researchers
September 3rd, 2008
"This article explores key lessons learned from vaccination with Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) conjugate vaccine and how these lessons may provide insight into the impact of emergent pneumococcal vaccines against pneumonia," scientists in Paris, France report. "The worldwide value of Hib vaccination for reducing Hib disease burden and carriage is reviewed," wrote B.D. Gessner and colleagues. The researchers concluded: "Using comparisons of data for pneumococcus versus Hib, the article concludes that epidemiological and biological differences between these pathogens will complicate efforts to use results from the Hib vaccine experience to...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-09-03)
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