Pneumococcal infections can be very serious – they include pneumonia, meningitis, and bacteremia (a blood infection), as well ...

Background Widespread use of 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV7) in children has led to significant reduction in pneumococcal disease in children and adults. However, diseases caused by ...

Background: The booster (fourth) dose of 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV7) is recommended to be given at 12-15 months but in Canada it better fits the national schedule at 18 months ...