Background: Adult vaccination programs are suboptimal.

Methods: Pneumococcal vaccination history, and healthcare contact were assessed in patients with invasive pneumococcal disease.

Results: Of the 229 cases, 14% were vaccinated. Observed mortality was 20.1%.

Conclusions: Numerous missed vaccination opportunities were identified.

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