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A Cluster of Multi-Strain Invasive Pneumococcal Disease Among Persons Experiencing Homelessness and Use of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine -- El Paso County, Colorado, 2022.

Authors :
Callaway, Jessica
Durbin, Kristi
Zachary, Haley
Barnes, Meghan M.
Kobayashi, Miwako
Chochua, Sopio
Gayou, Natalia
Albanese, Bernadette
Source :
MMWR: Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report; 11/17/2023, Vol. 72 Issue 46, p1277-1278, 2p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The article focuses on an investigation into a cluster of multi-strain invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) among individuals experiencing homelessness in El Paso County, Colorado, in 2022. It discusses the cases, demographic characteristics, clinical presentation, and outcomes. It also highlights the use of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) and the importance of vaccination, especially among individuals with risk conditions.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01492195
Volume :
72
Issue :
46
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
MMWR: Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
173649844
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7246a5