VALUE OF PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINATIONS IN THE PRESENT CONTEXT: ACCORDING TO MEDICAL EVIDENCE
Pneumococcal disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in all regions of the world. At the same time, the increase in microbial resistance to antibacterial agents is taking place (this paper covers the mechanisms of pneumococcal antimicrobial resistance). In this regard, the authors study and analyze the efficiency of innovative antipneumococcal medications (according to medical evidence). The main conclusion of the authors substantiates the need for pneumococcal vaccination for preventing pneumonia, as well as the reasonability of using adjuvants to enhance the vaccination efficiency.