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= 0.01). The prevented fraction for the population (PFp) of IPD in children aged 7 to 59 months was 48% to 49.4%. The PFp was higher in influenza epidemic than nonepidemic periods and increased when ≥2 doses of PCV13 or ≥1 after 24 months were administered. Influenza virus circulation increases the incidence of IPD in persons aged <18 years. In influenza epidemic periods, IPD cases were more severe. Increased PCV13 coverage might increase the fraction of IPD prevented in epidemic and nonepidemic periods.
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