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Injecting caution: re-thinking vaccination for HIV-positive Ugandans

Injecting caution: re-thinking vaccination for HIV-positive Ugandans

Authors: Neil French; Charles Gilks; Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), UK
Publisher: id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2002

Infection with the bacterium, Streptococcus pneumoniae, is a frequent and serious problem for HIV-infected adults. A polysaccharide vaccine is currently licensed and available, and is recommended in the USA and Europe. But should this be policy in sub-Saharan Africa?