title: Pneumococcal vaccine.
abstract: Streptococcus pneumoniae is a frequent cause of pneumonia and meningitis. This article looks at the pneumococcal vaccine, its uses, efficacy, and adverse effects and how vaccination may be improved. We also look at the role of the new conjugate vaccines.
authors.affiliation: London Chest Hospital, UK.
authors.forename: K L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Hattotuwa
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Hind
mesh_terms: D001428:Bacterial Vaccines / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D011008:Pneumococcal Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013296:Streptococcus pneumoniae / Q000276:immunology*; D014611:Vaccination / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D018074:Vaccines, Conjugate / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D001428:Bacterial Vaccines; D018074:Vaccines, Conjugate