Age-based differences seen in effects of PCV13

Ms. Farnham stressed the importance of vaccination.

"Given the potential of PCV13 to reduce IPD incidence and racial/ethnic disparities, efforts should be focused on increasing coverage of PCV13 and ensuring patients receive all the recommended doses of PCV13," she concluded.

Ms. Green reported working as a grant investigator for, and receiving educational and/or research support from, Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline. Dr. McLaughlin reported that he is an employee and shareholder of Pfizer. Ms. Farnham reported having no disclosures.