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Systematic literature review of the disease burden and vaccination of pneumococcal disease among adults in select Asia-Pacific areas
Introduction
Pneumococcal diseases are common and cause significant morbidity and mortality, with higher rates especially in developing areas including many in the Asia-Pacific (AP) region. However, current strategies to prevent pneumococcal disease in adults are quite complicated and not well implemented among many AP areas, and vaccination coverage rates among adults are generally low or perceived as low in the region. Thus, this literature review’s purpose was to summarize the disease burden and vaccination against pneumococcal diseases among adults in select AP areas (Australia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam).
Areas covered
This systematic review included published articles from January 2010 to August 2020 using MEDLINE/Embase. Grey literature websites were searched for national immunization programs and medical society vaccination recommendations from areas of interest. A total of 69 publications were identified.
Expert opinion
In the AP region, pneumococcal disease burden and serotype prevalence are variable among adult populations, particularly among older adults. Data was provided primarily from countries with established national immunization programs (NIPs). Further research on the disease burden and emphasis on the benefits of vaccination in AP areas lacking pneumococcal vaccination programs is warranted.
Authors
T Tantawichien, L Y Hsu, O Zaidi, M Bernauer, F Du, E Yamada, J O Kim, I Sukarom
Journal
Expert Review of Vaccines
Therapeutic Area
Infectious diseases and vaccines
Center of Excellence
Market Access Strategy
Year
2022
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