Pneumococcal Vaccination in Immunocompromised Hosts: An Update

Abstract

Infections with the pathogen, Streptococcus pneumoniae, are a common cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It particularly affects those at the extremes of age and immunocompromised individuals. Preventing pneumococcal disease is paramount in at risk individuals, and pneumococcal vaccination should be offered. Here, we discuss the role of pneumococcal vaccination in specific groups of immunocompromised hosts.

Keywords

• immunocompromised
• respiratory infection
• pneumonia
• streptococcus pneumoniae
• pneumococcus
• vaccination