Thursday, March 5, 2009

New Studies On Pneumococcal Disease In Africa Reinforce Need For Life-Saving Vaccines

Two new studies from the Pneumococcal Awareness Council of Experts (PACE) highlight the increased risk for children in Africa of contracting pneumococcal disease and suffering its devastating consequences. The studies were presented at the Sabin Vaccine Institute's 4th Regional Pneumococcal Symposium in Johannesburg, South Africa. According to PACE, the results reinforce the urgent need for improving access to life-saving vaccines and treatments throughout the continent. More at...

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