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Patients & Consumers Conditions En Español Find an Allergist / Immunologist Just for Kids New Research Parent Resources Pollen Levels Publications Request a Speaker School Tools Seniors The Virtual Allergist™ Treatments Donate Now Search by Condition (A-Z) Search by Topic Allergy & Asthma Issues Educational Brochures Elements of Allergy and Asthma Order Public Education Materials Allergy Shots Drug Guide Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT)		New Research - January 2009 Is pneumococcal vaccine protective in adults? The authors of this article were located in Switzerland and the United Kingdom The objective of their effort was to decide whether or not pneumococcal vaccine in adults was protective. The rationale behind their efforts was based upon previous investigations which have questioned this efficacy. They performed a meta-analysis of clinical trials, searching several databases and bibliographies. They included 22 trials involving 101,507 participants. Their conclusion was that pneumococcal vaccination does not appear to be effective in preventing pneumonia in adults, even in populations for whom the vaccine is currently recommended. Reference Huss A, et al. Efficacy of pneumococcal vaccination in adults: a meta-analysis. Canadian Medical Journal, January 6, 2009; 180(1) (online publication). <back>
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