Four different dosing schedules for infant pneumococcal vaccine - TopicsExpress



          

Four different dosing schedules for infant pneumococcal vaccine had similar effects on antibody levels after the complete immunization series, a Dutch randomized trial found.The study suggested that schedules with longer, 2-month intervals may be preferable, and while delaying the start until 3 months might be beneficial in terms of the developing immune system, the need for early protection also is a consideration. "To induce the earliest possible protection against pneumococcal disease in the absence of herd immunity, accelerated immunization schedules including neonatal vaccinations are preferred," the researchers stated.
Posted on: Wed, 04 Sep 2013 10:12:17 +0000

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