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Vaccines > Pneumococcal
PPV23 Vaccine
(Pneumococcal Polysaccharide) 
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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In short Describes the disease, symptoms, complications, transmission and vaccine

 

pdf file ACIP
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Summary: 2/ 99-1, page 1 of 3, Vaccines to prevent Pneumococcal disease. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Vaccines for Children Program. Describes eligible groups, vaccine schedule, dosage intervals, etc...
10218 bytes, updated 03-10-2000

 

pdf file Vaccine
Information
Sheet
Printable page that answers the questions on pneumococcal polysaccharide (PPV23) vaccine:
  • 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?

(49386 bytes, updated 04-03-2000)

 

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