Pediatr. praxi. 2009;10(3):186-190

Significance of pneumococcal vaccination

MUDr. Jitka Škovránková, MUDr. Veronika Horáková
Ambulance očkování, dětská poliklinika FN Praha, Motol

In children less than two years old, severe infections are frequently caused by pneumococci. Administration of conjugated pneumococcal

vaccine leads to protection against invasive pneumococcal diseases and induces sufficient mucosal immunity. In this article, we describe

a case of severe pneumococcal illness, which led to neurological sequels.

Keywords: invasive pneumococcal infections, vaccination, conjugated vaccine.

Published: June 1, 2009  Show citation

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