Coverage rates and reasons for pneumococcal vaccination among adults with chronic medical conditions and the elderly in Japan: a web-based, cross-sectional study

Objectives The 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) is included in the routine immunisation programme for adults aged 65 years and those aged 60–64 years with serious chronic medical conditions (CMCs). To improve the vaccination coverage rates, a catch-up subsidy programme was impl...

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Main Authors: Kotoba Okuyama, Youngju Kim, Hironori Taniguchi, Kenji Kawakami
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2025-08-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/8/e098133.full
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