Pneumococcal

Pneumococcal disease can result in serious, sometimes fatal infections of the lungs (pneumonia), the blood (bacteremia)and the brain (meningitis).

You can protect yourself from this disease with the pneumococcal vaccine which can be administered at any time of year and provides long-term protection against the disease.

Health Tip Pneumococcal vaccination is recommended for all adults age 65 or over, or any adult with health conditions such as diabetes or lung disease.

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