Declines in Pneumonia and Meningitis Hospitalizations in Children Under 5 Years of Age After Introduction of 10-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine in Zambia, 2010-2016.

Background: Pneumococcus is a leading cause of pneumonia and meningitis. Zambia introduced a 10-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV10) in July 2013 using a 3-dose primary series at ages 6, 10, and 14 weeks with no booster. We evaluated the impact of PCV10 on meningitis and pneumonia hospitalizations.