Effects of sequential vs single pneumococcal vaccination on cardiovascular diseases among older adults: a population-based cohort study.

Xinning TongLe GaoIan C K WongVivien K Y ChanAngel Y S WongJudith C W MakJacqueline K Y YuenMark JitIvan F N HungKai-Hang Yiu Xue Li

Published in: International journal of epidemiology (2024)

Sequential dual pneumococcal vaccination was associated with lower risk of CVD compared with single-dose PCV13 or PPSV23 in older adults. Such additional CVD benefits should be considered when making decisions about pneumococcal vaccination.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular disease
physical activity
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
cardiovascular risk factors