Pneumococcal Disease for Consumers Page
Internet URL
http://www.nfid.org/pneumococcal/consumers.html 
Sponsoring Agency
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
Description
Pneumococcal disease is a leading cause of serious illness throughout the world. It is caused by a common type of bacteria, the pneumococcus, which can attack different parts of the body. To find out more about pneumococcal disease, visit the links in this section that include information for consumers/patients on myths, facts, protection, immunization record, and more.