Immunization
Veterans Affairs Medical Center describes research in immunization
Published in Vaccine Weekly, February 10th, 2010
A report, 'Safety and antibody response, including antibody persistence for 5 years, after primary vaccination or revaccination with pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine in middle-aged and older adults,' is newly published data in The Journal of Infectious Diseases. According to recent research from the United States, "This study assessed antibody levels for 5 years after primary vaccination or revaccination with 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PN23). Subjects were enrolled into 4 study groups by age (50-64 or >or=65 years) and prior vaccination status (no prior vaccination or 1 vaccination 3-5 years previously)."
"Blood was obtained on day 0...
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Source: Vaccine Weekly (2010-02-10)
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