International comparison of IPD rates and risk factor immunisation policy
| Country | Crude rate of reported IPD per 100 000 (2010) | Smoking/alcoholism as risk factors in immunisation policy? |
|---|---|---|
| USA | 12.932 | Yes (PPV)26 |
| Australia | 7.433 | Yes (PPV)34 |
| France | 7.935 | No |
| UK | 9.135 | No |
IPD, invasive pneumococcal disease; PPV, plain polysaccharide vaccine.