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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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In
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Describes
the disease, symptoms, complications,
transmission and vaccine
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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...
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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?
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