Vaccination in Southeast Asia--reducing meningitis, sepsis and pneumonia with new and existing vaccines.
Vaccine
; 32(33): 4119-23, 2014 Jul 16.
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ABSTRACT
Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae type b and Neisseria meningitidis are leading causes of vaccine-preventable diseases such as meningitis, sepsis and pneumonia. Although there has been much progress in the introduction of vaccines against these pathogens, access to vaccines remains elusive in some countries. This review highlights the current S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae type b, and N. meningitidis immunization schedules in the 10 countries belonging to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Epidemiologic studies may be useful for informing vaccine policy in these countries, particularly when determining the cost-effectiveness of introducing new vaccines.
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Esquemas de Inmunización
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Programas de Inmunización
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Vacunas contra Haemophilus
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Vacunas Meningococicas
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Vacunas Neumococicas
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Asia
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Vaccine
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2014
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Article