Epidemiology of Invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae Infections in the United States, 1995-1998.

Presents a study to assess pneumococcal disease burden in the United States, estimate the potential impact of new vaccines, and identify gaps in vaccine recommendations. Design and setting; Patients; Main outcome measures; Results; Conclusion that young children, elderly persons, and black persons of all ages are disproportionately affected by invasive pneumococcal disease; Current Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations.