Pneumococcal Pneumonia : Prevention
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Recently, a vaccination has become available for the prevention of pneumococcal pneumonia. This vaccination is generally recommended for people with a high likelihood of developing pneumococcal infection or for those in whom a serious complication...
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This vaccine provides immunization against Streptococcus pneumoniae , a bacterium that frequently causes meningitis and pneumonia in the elderly and in people with chronic illnesses.
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Pneumococcal vaccine is prepared by purifying polysaccharides (sugars) from the capsules of the most common types of Streptococcus pneumoniae causing human illness. The mix of types is different for adults and children.
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The meningococcal meningitis vaccine is given by injection (shots) to provide immunization against meningococcal disease and meningitis caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitides . Meningococcal disease, or meningococcemia , isa leading cause of meningitis in children, and then disease can also lead to infections of the blood.
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