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Effect of Pneumovax II vaccination in high-risk individuals – (10-17-02)
James Bogash
Effect of Pneumovax II vaccination in high-risk individuals
The review article predicts only a 30% response to vaccine against the bacteria Pneumococci in high risk adults. You can assume that this response would drop even further in the general population. However, don’t start thinking that this would effect a nationwide push for mass vaccination. I would personally put my money on lifestyle changes designed to support and stimulate the immune system.
