Myth:
Pneumococcal disease is not common nor serious.
Fact:
Pneumococcal disease is a very serious illness, with resulting infections being the most common cause of invasive bacterial infection in US children. Invasive pneumococcal disease and pneumonia kills thousands of people in the US each year, most of them age 65 years and older.
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Disease Type
Pneumococcal Disease
Age & Risk Factor
Adults Age 50 and Older, People at Higher Risk
Provided By
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
Related Resources
Pneumococcus: Questions and Answers
Information about the disease and vaccines for patients and parents
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Standing Orders for Administering Pneumococcal Vaccines to Children and Teens
Provides policy and procedure information for providers on administering pneumococcal vaccine to children and teens
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Standing Orders for Administering Pneumococcal Vaccines to Adults
Addresses pneumococcal vaccine administration for adults
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