What Are the Benefits of the Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine?
The benefits of PCV are multifaceted: - Reduced Disease Incidence: Lower rates of pneumococcal infections and associated complications. - Herd Immunity: Widespread vaccination reduces the bacterial load in the population, protecting even those who are unvaccinated. - Decreased Antibiotic Resistance: By preventing infections, the vaccine reduces the need for antibiotic treatments, thereby slowing the development of antibiotic-resistant strains.
