Missed Pneumococcal Vaccination Opportunities in Adults With Invasive Pneumococcal Disease in a Community Health System

Abstract

Background: Adult vaccination programs are suboptimal.

Methods: Pneumococcal vaccination history, and healthcare contact were assessed in patients with invasive pneumococcal disease.

Results: Of the 229 cases, 14% were vaccinated. Observed mortality was 20.1%.

Conclusions: Numerous missed vaccination opportunities were identified.

Keywords: Streptococcus pneumoniae; blood stream infection; invasive pneumococcal disease; meningitis; vaccines.