Adult immunization: Outbreak of invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae among an inner-city population in Victoria British Columbia 2016–2017

摘要

BackgroundInvasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality; however, outbreaks of IPD are relatively rare. Homelessness and substance use are known risk factors for IPD and have been associated with several outbreaks in Canada, despite national recommendations for routine childhood and targeted adult pneumococcal vaccination.