Abstract | INTRODUCTION: METHODS: This cross-sectional study involved primary care and hospital networks from a city in Minas Gerais State, Brazil, between 2009 and 2012. RESULTS: A 40% reduction in the prevalence of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) was observed after introducing the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. Male children were 28% more likely to develop the disease. The prevalence ratio ([PR] = 1.96, 95% CI: 1.52 to 2.53, p < 0.05) suggested that not being vaccinated was associated with the occurrence of pneumonia. The prevalence of CAP was 70% lower (PR 0.30, 95% CI: 0.24 to 0.37, p<0.05) in children vaccinated as recommended compared to children with delayed vaccination, suggesting that the updated vaccine schedule improves protection. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Wanderci Marys Oliveira Abrão, Luane Marques de Mello, Anderson Soares da Silva, Altacílio Aparecido Nunes |
Journal | Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
(Rev Soc Bras Med Trop)
2015 Jan-Feb
Vol. 48
Issue 1
Pg. 44-9
ISSN: 1678-9849 [Electronic] Brazil |
PMID | 25860463
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- 10-valent pneumococcal vaccine
- Pneumococcal Vaccines
- Vaccines, Conjugate
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Topics |
- Brazil
(epidemiology)
- Child, Preschool
- Cross-Sectional Studies
- Female
- Hospitalization
(statistics & numerical data)
- Humans
- Infant
- Infant, Newborn
- Male
- Pneumococcal Vaccines
(administration & dosage, immunology)
- Pneumonia, Pneumococcal
(immunology, prevention & control)
- Prevalence
- Vaccines, Conjugate
(administration & dosage, immunology)
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