TABLE 1.
Demographic Characteristics and Vaccination Status of Children With Culture-Confirmed Pneumococcal Meningitis Caused by PCV7 and Non-PCV7 Serotypes From 1997–2010 in Utah
| Characteristic | PCV7 Serotypes (n = 25) | Non-PCV7 Serotypes (n = 41) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, mo | |||
| Median (IQR) | 13 (5–29) | 9 (3–76) | .400 |
| Age group, n (%) | |||
| <6 mo | 7 (28) | 19 (46) | .139 |
| 6–23 mo | 10 (40) | 9 (22) | .116 |
| 2–4 y | 3 (12) | 1 (2) | .148 |
| 5–9 y | 3 (12) | 5 (12) | 1.000 |
| 10–17 y | 2 (8) | 7 (17) | .464 |
| Male, n (%) | 17 (68) | 23 (56) | .337 |
| Race/ethnicity, n (%) | |||
| White | 18 (72) | 33 (80) | .425 |
| Black | 1 (4) | 0 (0) | .379 |
| Hispanic | 6 (24) | 3 (7) | .072 |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0 (0) | 4 (10) | .289 |
| Unknown | 0 (0) | 1 (2) | 1.000 |
| PCV7 vaccination status | |||
| No. eligible for PCV7 | 8 | 19 | .250 |
| Immunization records unavailable, n (%) | 1 (13) | 1 (5) | .513 |
| Not immunized, n (%) | 6 (75) | 9 (48) | .236 |
| Complete, n (%) | 2 (25) | 10 (53) | .236 |