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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.
- Source :
- MMWR: Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report; 11/17/2023, Vol. 72 Issue 46, p1277-1278, 2p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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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