Dataset Information

Pneumococcal vaccines for preventing pneumonia in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at increased risk of pneumococcal disease, especially pneumonia, as well as acute exacerbations with associated morbidity and healthcare costs.

Objectives

To determine the efficacy of injectable pneumococcal vaccination for preventing pneumonia in persons with COPD.

Search methods

We searched the Cochrane Airways COPD Trials Register and the databases CENTRAL, MEDLINE and Embase, using prespecified terms. Searches are current to November 2016.

Selection criteria

We included randomised controlled trials (RCT) comparing injectable pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV) or pneumococcal conjugated vaccine (PCV) versus a control or alternative vaccine type in people with COPD.