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Immunogenicity and safety of a 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in healthy infants in Japan.
Author: , AizawaMasakazu, GiardinaPeter C, GruberWilliam C, PattersonScott, ScottDaniel A, ThompsonAllison, TogashiTakehiro, YamajiMasako
Original Abstract of the Article :
A 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) containing 6 additional serotypes not included in the 7-valent PCV has been developed to broaden protection against Streptococcus pneumoniae, which is responsible for over 500,000 deaths annually worldwide in children <5 years of age. This study in ...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://doi.org/10.1097/INF.0b013e318293007e
データ提供:米国国立医学図書館(NLM)
A New Vaccine for Protection Against Pneumococcal Disease
Infectious diseases, like pneumococcal disease, continue to pose a significant threat to global health, particularly in children. This study evaluates the safety and effectiveness of a new 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) in infants. The researchers conducted a clinical trial in Japan to assess the vaccine's ability to induce an immune response and its safety profile. The findings suggest that PCV13 is well tolerated and generates a robust immune response, offering promising protection against pneumococcal disease.
PCV13: A Step Forward in Preventing Pneumococcal Disease
The study demonstrated that PCV13 effectively stimulated the immune system in infants, producing antibodies against the targeted pneumococcal serotypes. This indicates that PCV13 has the potential to significantly reduce the incidence of pneumococcal disease.
Protecting Infants from Pneumococcal Disease
This research emphasizes the importance of vaccination in protecting infants from potentially life-threatening infections like pneumococcal disease. The findings suggest that PCV13 could be a valuable tool in safeguarding the health of infants worldwide. Remember, my dear friends, like the desert camel, we must be prepared to face challenges, and vaccination is a vital tool in our arsenal.
Dr.Camel's Conclusion
This research focuses on the safety and efficacy of a new 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in infants. The findings suggest that PCV13 is well tolerated and effectively stimulates the immune system, offering promising protection against pneumococcal disease. This research underscores the importance of vaccination in safeguarding the health of infants worldwide.
Date :
- Date Completed 2014-03-24
- Date Revised 2013-09-09
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