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Vaccines > Pneumococcal
PPV23 Vaccine
(Pneumococcal
Polysaccharide)
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At
a glance: Drugs such as penicillin
were once effective in treating these infections;
but the disease has become more resistant,
making treatment of pneumococcal infections
more difficult. This makes prevention of
the disease through vaccination even more
important.
This page leads to many pages that
describe the vaccine and offer reference materials
for providers, etc.
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Vaccine
Information
Sheet |
Printable page
that answers the questions
on pneumococcal polysaccharide
(PPV23) vaccine. Also available
in other languages. |
- Why
get vaccinated?
- What
types of bacteria does it
protect against?
- Who
should get vaccinated with
PPV?
- How
many doses are needed?
- What
are the risks from PPV?
- What
if there is a serious reaction?
- How
can I learn more?
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Patient
Publications: Brochure, Card,
etc. |
Provides
links to
common questions, brochures,
and flip cards that describe
the disease and vaccine. |
(ACIP
recommendations) |
Provides
links to recommendations of
the Advisory Committee on Immunization
Practices (ACIP) and other PCV
related MMWR articles. |
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This
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