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Table 2 PCV7 adoption in national immunization programs (NIP) or universal vaccination recommended by health authorities in European countries

From: Prevention of pneumococcal diseases in the post-seven valent vaccine era: A European perspective

Country

Introduction in NIP or universal recommendation

Schedule

Belgium

Jan 2007

2 + 1

Cyprus

Sep 2008

3 + 1

Denmark

Universal recommendation Oct 2007

2 + 1

France

Universal recommendation May 20061

2 + 1 Oct 2008

Germany

Universal recommendation Jul 2006

3 + 1

Greece

Jan 2006

3 + 1

Hungary

Universal recommendation Oct 2008

2 + 1

Ireland

Sep 2008

2 + 1

Italy

Dec 20062

2 + 1

Luxembourg

Feb 2003

3 + 1

Netherlands

Jun 2006

3 + 1

Norway

Jul 2006

2 + 1

Spain (Madrid)3

Jan 2007

3 + 1

Switzerland

Jul 2006

2 + 1

Turkey

Jan 2009

3 + 1

UK

Sep 2006

2 + 1

  1. 1 Limited recommendation in 2003 with 3 + 1 administration schedule.
  2. 2. PCV7 was recommended regionally prior to the date of inclusion in the NIP.
  3. 3.PCV vaccination recommendation is regional.