Sophia Eilat-Tsanani:Uptake of pneumococcal vaccination in older people in northern Israel (Prev Med Rep . )

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The 23-valent pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for people aged 65 years and over, to prevent pneumonia, a leading cause of infectious morbidity in older people. This study assessed pneumococcal vaccination in people aged 65-74 years living in northern Israel who were eligible for the pneumococcal vaccine since introduction free of charge. 

Last Updated Date : 03/01/2022