Vaccination in Southeast Asia--reducing meningitis, sepsis and pneumonia with new and existing vaccines

Richardson, Alice, Morris, Denise E. and Clarke, Stuart C. (2014) Vaccination in Southeast Asia--reducing meningitis, sepsis and pneumonia with new and existing vaccines. Vaccine, 32 (33), 4119-4123. (doi:10.1016/j.vaccine.2014.05.062).

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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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Accepted/In Press date: 20 May 2014

e-pub ahead of print date: 5 June 2014

Published date: 16 July 2014

Keywords: Asia, Southeastern, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Haemophilus Vaccines, Humans, Immunization Programs, Immunization Schedule, Meningitis, Haemophilus, Meningitis, Meningococcal, Meningitis, Pneumococcal, Meningococcal Vaccines, Pneumococcal Vaccines, Pneumonia, Bacterial, Sepsis, Vaccination, Journal Article, Review