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Serious pneumococcal disease outbreak in men exposed to metal fume - detection, response and future prevention through pneumococcal vaccination.
Vaccine - 13 Jul 2017
Ewing Judith, Patterson Lynsey, Irvine Neil, Doherty Lorraine, Loughrey Anne, Kidney Joe, Sheppard Carmen, Kapatai Georgia, Fry Norman K, Ramsay Mary, Jessop Lucy
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Welders and those exposed to metal fume are known to be at increased risk of pneumococcal pneumonia and invasive pneumococcal disease. Current UK guidance recommends that vaccination against pneumococcus be considered in those at risk of frequent or continuous occupational exposure to metal fume, taking into account the exposure control measures in place. We report an outbreak of serious pneumococcal disease that...
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