Pneumococcal vaccination coverage in individuals (16-59 years) with a newly diagnosed risk condition in Germany.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite recommendations from the German Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO), pneumococcal vaccination coverage remains low in vulnerable populations. This study estimated the pneumococcal vaccination coverage rate (VCR) and timing among individuals aged 16-59 years in Germany who were recommended to receive pneumococcal vaccination, according to STIKO.

Methods

A retrospective cohort analysis was conducted using the German InGef database. Individuals aged 16 to 59 years diagnosed with at least one "at-risk" (chronic disease) or "high-risk" (e.g., immunocompromising) condition considered to be at-risk of pneumococcal infection were identified at the time of first diagnosis, between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2018, and followed up until December 31, 2019.

SUBMITTER: Deb A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9517976 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature