Reduced-dose schedule for pneumococcal vaccine in infants shows effectiveness

Infants who received two or three primary doses of the 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV-7) both had a decreased rate of carrying pneumococcal microorganisms that can cause pneumonia and other infections, compared to infants who were not vaccinated, according to a study in the July 8 issue of JAMA.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news166205497.html">Reduced-dose schedule for pneumococcal vaccine in infants shows effectiveness</a></p> <p>Infants who received two or three primary doses of the 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV-7) both had a decreased rate of carrying pneumococcal microorganisms that can cause pneumonia and other infections, compared to infants who were not vaccinated, according to a study in the July 8 issue of <i>JAMA</i>.</p>