Vaccination strategies for pneumococcal disease

touchEXPERT OPINIONS for touchINFECTIOUS DISEASES In this activity, Prof. Antoni Torres, a leading expert in respiratory infections, discusses the burden of pneumococcal disease in vulnerable patient populations, the evolving landscape of Streptococcus pneumoniae subtypes and the role that next-generation vaccines can play in preventing severe pneumococcal infections. The expert Prof. Antoni Torres, University of Barcelona, Spain This touchPODCAST is for HCPs outside of the UK. This activity is funded by an independent medical education grant from the Healthcare Business of Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC. This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME. touchIME is an EBAC® accredited provider.  For further information visit our website:  www.touchINFECTIOUS DISEASES.com