Guidance: Pneumococcal Vaccine Factsheet – Information for Patients, Parents and Carers
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Pneumococcal disease can affect people of any age, but serious illness is more common in young children, older adults and people with certain medical conditions or weakened immune systems.
Vaccination is one of the safest and most effective ways to protect people who are at increased risk of serious pneumococcal disease. Pneumococcal vaccines have been used in the UK for decades and have been rigorously assessed for safety, quality and effectiveness. Their safety continues to be monitored through the Yellow Card scheme.
This factsheet is designed to help patients, parents and carers understand pneumococcal vaccines authorised and used in the UK. It covers:
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