Keep pneumococcal infections in check with vaccinations at the right time and dosage.
THE diseases caused by the pneumococcus bacterium (streptococcus pneumonia) are a major public health problem worldwide. The bacterium has a capsule which plays an important role in its virulence. About 90 strains (serotypes) have been identified. Although there are common serotypes identified globally, the range of the prevailing serotypes varies with age, time and geographical region.
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