Materials
This page provides materials about pneumococcal disease and pneumococcal vaccination.
PneumoRecs VaxAdvisor
Audience: Healthcare professionals
This mobile app helps vaccination providers quickly and easily determine which pneumococcal vaccines a patient needs and when.
Pneumococcal Disease in Adults and the Vaccines to Prevent It
Describes pneumococcal disease, including signs and symptoms to look for, and vaccines that help prevent this serious disease.
- 8-1/2″ x 11″ color
English pdf icon[2 pages] | Spanish pdf icon[2 pages] | HTML
Pneumococcal Disease for Parents: The Basics
Describes symptoms of infection as well as benefits and risks of vaccination.
- 8-1/2″ x 11″ color
English pdf icon[2 pages] | Spanish pdf icon[2 pages] - 8-1/2″ x 11″ b/w
English pdf icon[2 pages]
Pneumococcal Vaccines (PCV13 and PPSV23)
Addresses common questions about pneumococcal vaccination for adults.
- 8-1/2″ x 11″ color
English pdf icon[2 pages]
For Clinicians: Pneumococcal Vaccine Timing for Adults
Summarizes how to implement adult pneumococcal vaccination recommendations
- 8-1/2″ x 11″ color
Englishpdf icon [4 pages]
CDC Commentary: Updated Recommendations for PCV13 Use in Older Adultsexternal icon
[5:08 minutes, Date Released: 1/31/2020]
An overview of considerations for the new shared clinical decision-making recommendation for PCV13 use in older adults without immunocompromising conditions, cochlear implants, or cerebrospinal fluid leaks.
One Family’s Struggle with Pneumococcal Diseaseexternal icon
[3:53 minutes, Date Released: 12/2/2009]
One mother shares the heart-wrenching account of her family’s struggles with pneumococcal disease affecting both of her young children.