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    Pneumococcal
    Streptococcus pneumoniae
 


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Pneumococcal disease are infections caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae, also known as pneumococcus. The most common types of infections caused by this bacteria include middle ear infections, pneumonia, blood stream infections (bacteremia), sinus infections, and meningitis.
 
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Disease: Pneumococcal
Author(s): CDC
Title: Notice to Readers: Updated Recommendations for Use of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine: Reinstatement of the Third Dose
Publication: MMWR July 9, 2004 / 53(26);589-590
Date: 2004
Subject: Vaccine-General
Link: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5326a7.htm
File:
 
 
Disease: Pneumococcal
Author(s): CDC
Title: Notice to Readers: Limited Supply of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine: Suspension of Recommendation for Fourth Dose
Publication: MMWR / 53(05);108-109
Date: 2004
Subject: Vaccine-General
Link:
File: CDC 2004 MMWR p. 108.pdf
 
 


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