Measuring the impact of PCV7 in the European Union: why it is a priority

P L Lopalco

doi:10.2807/esw.12.24.03221-en

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Measuring the impact of PCV7 in the European Union: why it is a priority
P L Lopalco
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Citation style for this article: Lopalco P L. Measuring the impact of PCV7 in the European Union: why it is a priority. Euro Surveill. 2007;12(24):pii=3221. https://doi.org/10.2807/esw.12.24.03221-en

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Diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) are a major public health problem worldwide. Infections can often lead to serious invasive pneumococcal diseases (IPD) that include pneumonia, meningitis and febrile bacteraemia.