Epidemiological and Economic Burden of Pneumococcal Disease in Canadian Children

BACKGROUND: With the arrival of a new conjugate pneumococcal vaccine, it is important to estimate the burden of pneumococcal diseases in Canadian children. The epidemiological data and the economic cost of these diseases are crucial elements in evaluating the relevance of a vaccination program.

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Main Authors: Geneviève Petit, Philippe De Wals, Barbara Law, Theresa Tam, Lonny James Erickson, Maryse Guay, Alicia Framarin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2003-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2003/781794
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