Published: 16 March 2022
Open Forum Infectious Diseases, Volume 9, Issue 4, April 2022, ofac075, https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofac075
Paul S Schulz, Sarah E Moore, Daniel Smith, Jessica Javed, Ashley M Wilde
Abstract
Background
Adult vaccination programs are suboptimal.
Methods
Pneumococcal vaccination history, and healthcare contact were assessed in patients with invasive pneumococcal disease.
Results
Of the 229 cases, 14% were vaccinated. Observed mortality was 20.1%.
Conclusions
Numerous missed vaccination opportunities were identified.
Open Forum Infectious Diseases, Volume 9, Issue 4, April 2022, ofac075, https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofac075
Paul S Schulz, Sarah E Moore, Daniel Smith, Jessica Javed, Ashley M Wilde
Abstract
Background
Adult vaccination programs are suboptimal.
Methods
Pneumococcal vaccination history, and healthcare contact were assessed in patients with invasive pneumococcal disease.
Results
Of the 229 cases, 14% were vaccinated. Observed mortality was 20.1%.
Conclusions
Numerous missed vaccination opportunities were identified.
Comment