Learn about pneumococcal disease types, symptoms, risk factors, and prevention.
Pneumococcal Disease Symptoms and Complications
Pneumococcal disease symptoms depend on which part of the body is affected.
Vaccination is recommended for all babies, children, older adults, and people at increased risk.
Healthcare Providers
Clinical Overview of Pneumococcal Disease
Cause of, risk factors for, and transmission of pneumococcal disease.
Clinical Guidance for Pneumococcal Disease
Clinical information on testing for, preventing, and managing pneumococcal disease
Clinical Features of Pneumococcal Disease
Clinical presentation and complications of pneumococcal disease
Public Health Professionals
Pneumococcal Disease Surveillance and Trends
Two systems track invasive pneumococcal disease trends
Antibiotic-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae
Pneumococcal bacteria are resistant to one or more antibiotics in many cases.
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