Pneumococcal Disease in the USapproximate cases per year

Meningitis

Bacteremia

Pneumonia

Otitis Media

7,000,000

500,000

50,000

3,000

5% to 7% mortality, higher in elderly

20% mortality, higher in elderly

Reduction in hearing &

suppurative complications

30% mortality, higher in elderly

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