The epidemiology of Invasive Meningococcal Disease (IMD) is distinct in the United States and Canada compared with other countries. This review, published in Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, describes the incidence, mortality, and vaccination strategies relevant to IMD in these countries over the past 65 years. ABSTRACT ONLY. (Learn how users in developing countries can gain free access to journal articles.)

Author(s): Baccarini C, Ternouth A, Wieffer H, Vyse A

Published: 2013

Resource types: Peer-reviewed journal

Diseases: Meningococcus

Topics: Disease burden and surveillance; Disease/vaccine specific information

Regions: North America and Europe