Pneumococcal Vaccines: Benefits and Immunization
Pneumococcal vaccines are immunizations designed to protect against infections caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae, reducing the risk of pneumonia, meningitis, and other pneumococcal diseases.
Category
Vaccine
Where to get
Available at healthcare providers and clinics.
Applicable for
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith
Pneumococcal Vaccines References
If you want to know more about Pneumococcal Vaccines, consider exploring links below:
What Is Pneumococcal Vaccines
- https://www.health.gov.au/topics/immunisation/vaccines/pneumococcal-immunisation-service
- https://www.verywellhealth.com/pneumococcal-vaccine-7105971
- https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Pages/Pneumococcal-Disease.aspx
- https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/pneumo/public/index.html
- https://www.nib.com.au/the-checkup/the-pneumococcal-vaccine
- https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/pneumococcal-disease-immunisation
Pneumococcal Vaccines Information
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